Rising since 1987, #274 for girls today.
Popularity of Juliet since 1880
Babies named Juliet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 112 |
| 1890s | 152 |
| 1900s | 226 |
| 1910s | 661 |
| 1920s | 803 |
| 1930s | 578 |
| 1940s | 823 |
| 1950s | 1,193 |
| 1960s | 2,082 |
| 1970s | 2,316 |
| 1980s | 1,605 |
| 1990s | 2,414 |
| 2000s | 5,484 |
| 2010s | 13,004 |
| 2020s | 6,513 |
Meaning & origin
Juliet has been in consistent use since 1880, when it first appeared in U.S. records. Its trajectory has been upward since 1987, with its peak year in 2017. The name is most popular in states like Rhode Island, Nevada, and West Virginia. Though often associated with Shakespeare's tragic heroine, Juliet has shed much of that weight and stands on its own as a graceful, enduring choice. The name's steady climb over recent decades reflects a broader revival of literary and vintage names, appealing to parents drawn to its romantic yet strong sound. With a rank of 274 in 2025, it remains a familiar but not overused option.
Juliet is the English form of the Italian Giulietta, a diminutive of Giulia, itself derived from the Latin Julia, the feminine of Julius. The name's meaning is generally traced to the Latin 'iuvilis' meaning 'youthful' or related to 'Iulus', the mythological ancestor of the Julian clan. Though used in medieval Europe, the name owes its enduring popularity to William Shakespeare's tragic heroine in 'Romeo and Juliet' (c. 1597), which fixed the spelling Juliet in English. The name saw a steep revival in the late 20th century, propelled by cultural references and its romantic image.
Where Juliet 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.
“Juliet” around the world
Where Juliet lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jules, Julie, Etta, Lettie
Sibling names for Juliet
Names that share Juliet's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Cordelia, Rosalind, Ophelia, Lucia, Violet, Arabella, Calista, Callista, Celeste, Clementine, Deliah, Drucilla, Estelle, Genevieve, Lavinia, Meredith, Miranda, Portia, Valery, Aveline, Hermione, Jacquetta, Jocelin, Madaline, Madolyn, Nerissa, Rosaline, Adalena, Charmian, Eleora, Elisse, Genevive, Heloise, Jacqui, Latitia, Letecia, Linnette, Othella, Roanna, Rosalin, Rozalyn, Arabell, Artesia, Charlett, Cristabel, Ebelin, Emmalise, Jeneva, Juleah, Kathrina, Lauriel, Madelena, Meriel, Skarlette, Willoughby, Analeise, Ceciley, Jilliam, Joliet, Luciella, Madalen, Matalie, Quentina, Roshanna, Stellarose, Velencia
Brothers: Julian, Sebastian, Oliver, Theodore, Liam, Augustine, Germaine, Junius, Quinten, Romeo, Benedict, Exavier, Julious, Jaquel, Jeromey, Jowell, Othello, Thadeus, Dartanian, Hamlet, Horatio, Jovin, Kashius, Zebastian, Daemian, Chamberlain, Durant, Elysian, Jermery, Nicolis, Sebastyan
Names like Juliet
Names whose popularity has moved with Juliet's over the last 50 years.
