Declining since 2011, #398 for girls today.
Popularity of Julianna since 1900
Babies named Julianna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Julianna's real moment was 2014.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 31 |
| 1910s | 234 |
| 1920s | 209 |
| 1930s | 228 |
| 1940s | 453 |
| 1950s | 692 |
| 1960s | 1,048 |
| 1970s | 1,204 |
| 1980s | 2,423 |
| 1990s | 6,894 |
| 2000s | 16,891 |
| 2010s | 16,188 |
| 2020s | 5,790 |
Meaning & origin
Julianna is a feminine given name with Latin roots, established in English-speaking countries for over a century. It was first recorded in 1900 and reached its peak popularity in 2014 at rank 398. Since then, its usage has been gradually falling, with a trajectory shift beginning around 2011. In 2025, approximately 1 in 2,063 girls were named Julianna, reflecting its steady but declining presence. The name is most commonly found in Hawaii, Montana, and New Jersey, though it remains a recognizable choice across the United States. As a variant of the more classic Juliana, Julianna offers a slightly more modern spelling while retaining the same timeless appeal. Its nickname potential, including Julie, Anna, and Jules, adds to its versatility.
Julianna is a feminine given name, a variant of Juliana, which is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julianus, derived from Julius. The name Julius is of uncertain origin, but may be related to Greek ioulos 'downy-bearded' or Latin Iuppiter 'Jupiter'. Juliana was used by early Christians, while the spelling Julianna became more common in English-speaking countries from the 19th century onward.
Where Julianna 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.
“Julianna” around the world
Where Julianna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Julie, Anna, Jules, Lia, Juju
Sibling names for Julianna
Names that share Julianna's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isabella, Sophia, Olivia, Aria, Eleanor, Katrina, Myah, Arieanna, Darianna, Julieanna, Maryanna, Adriann, Adrienna, Allianna, Audreanna, Audreyanna, Dannica, Joeanna, Kristianna, Liliann, Lizmarie, Terrianna, Alexianna, Alysandra, Andreanna, Annaliza, Audreana, Audreyana, Clarrisa, Katianna, Christionna, Christyanna, Dorianna, Elisabella, Jaquelinne, Josanna, Jynesis, Lexianna
Brothers: Benjamin, Alexander, William, James, Christopher, Jullian, Domanic, Sebastion, Gabrian, Joshuan
Names like Julianna
Names whose popularity has moved with Julianna's over the last 50 years.
