Declining since 2011, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Giulianna since 1990
Babies named Giulianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 395 |
| 2010s | 775 |
| 2020s | 233 |
Meaning & origin
Giulianna is a modern elaboration of the Italian name Giuliana, which has ancient Roman roots. First recorded in the United States in 1990, the name saw its peak popularity in 2012, when it was given to 4,878 babies per 59,528 births. Since 2011, its usage has been on a slight downward trajectory, with births becoming less common each year. The name is most frequently chosen in California, reflecting a trend among families with Italian heritage or a fondness for ornate feminine names. The double 'n' spelling adds a distinctive flourish to the classic Giuliana, making it stand out while still feeling familiar. Though its current ranking is modest, Giulianna remains a recognizable and melodic choice within the broader family of Julian-derived names.
Giulianna is an Italian elaboration of Giuliana, itself the feminine form of Giuliano, the Italian version of Julian. The root is the Latin Julianus, a name derived from Iulius (the Roman family name of Julius Caesar), which is often associated with iuvenis, meaning 'youth'. The spelling with double 'n' is a modern elaboration, particularly common in the United States since the 1990s.
Where Giulianna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Giulianna” around the world
Where Giulianna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Giulia, Gigi, Anna, Jules, Liana
Sibling names for Giulianna
Names that share Giulianna's style, for a brother or sister.
