Declining since 1985, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Juliane since 1941
Babies named Juliane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 70 |
| 1950s | 189 |
| 1960s | 395 |
| 1970s | 569 |
| 1980s | 404 |
| 1990s | 292 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Juliane is a feminine name of Latin origin that has appeared on U.S. records since 1941. It peaked in popularity in 1970, but since 1985 has trended downward. In 2025 it ranked 13,208, meaning about 1 in 267,878 newborns received the name. While it never reached the heights of related forms like Julianna or Julianne, Juliane retains a classic European elegance favored in German and Nordic traditions. Its trajectory reflects a broader shift away from more ornate feminine names toward shorter modern choices, but its connection to the ancient Julian clan via the masculine Julian gives it solid historical roots.
Juliane is the feminine form of Julian, derived from the Roman family name Iulianus, which itself comes from Iulius (of the Julian clan). The name's meaning is often linked to Latin iuvenis, meaning 'youthful' or 'young'. It has been used across Europe since medieval times, with notable popularity in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia.
“Juliane” around the world
Where Juliane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Juli, Liane, Jules
Sibling names for Juliane
Names that share Juliane's style, for a brother or sister.
