Declining since 2012, #914 for girls today.
Popularity of Giuliana since 1958
Babies named Giuliana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 137 |
| 1990s | 435 |
| 2000s | 2,063 |
| 2010s | 7,375 |
| 2020s | 1,966 |
Meaning & origin
Giuliana, the Italian feminine form of Giuliano, has been recorded in the United States since 1958. Its popularity reached a peak in 2012, when it ranked highest on the Social Security list, and has since been on a declining trajectory. In 2025, it stands at rank 914, with roughly 1 in 5,600 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most strongly associated with states like Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New York, reflecting its concentration in Italian-American communities. While not as common as its English counterpart Juliana, Giuliana offers a distinct Italian flair that appeals to families wanting a name with clear European roots.
Giuliana is the Italian feminine form of Giuliano, itself derived from the Roman family name Julius. The name Julius is of uncertain origin, but is traditionally associated with Latin 'iuvenis' (young) or 'iulus' (downy beard). Giuliana has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, often in honor of Saint Giuliana (Juliana), a 4th-century martyr. It remains a popular choice in Italian-speaking communities and has spread to English-speaking countries through immigration.
Where Giuliana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Giuliana” around the world
Where Giuliana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
120
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Giulia, Gia, Liana, Ana
Sibling names for Giuliana
Names that share Giuliana's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Giuliana
Names whose popularity has moved with Giuliana's over the last 50 years.
