Rising since 1988, #285 for girls today.
Popularity of Julieta since 1913
Babies named Julieta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 121 |
| 1930s | 143 |
| 1940s | 126 |
| 1950s | 164 |
| 1960s | 210 |
| 1970s | 298 |
| 1980s | 375 |
| 1990s | 576 |
| 2000s | 1,545 |
| 2010s | 3,674 |
| 2020s | 4,434 |
Meaning & origin
Julieta has been in steady use in the United States since at least 1913, but its recent trajectory tells a story of notable growth. Ranked 285th in 2025, 1 in 1480 newborn girls received the name that year, reflecting a rising trend that has been underway since 1988. Its peak year to date is 2025, suggesting the name continues to gain favor. The name's popularity is especially concentrated in Arizona, New Mexico, and California, states with large Spanish-speaking populations. Julieta offers a melodic alternative to the more common Juliet, retaining a distinctly Spanish flair while remaining accessible in English-speaking contexts.
Julieta is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Julia, derived from the Roman family name Julius, which may be related to the Latin 'iuvenis' meaning 'youthful'. It is also associated with the character Juliet from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, though the Italian form Giulietta is more directly connected. The name has been used across the Spanish-speaking world for centuries, often as a given name rather than a diminutive.
Where Julieta 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.
“Julieta” around the world
Where Julieta lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Julie, Letty, Juli, Eta
Sibling names for Julieta
Names that share Julieta's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Julieta
Names whose popularity has moved with Julieta's over the last 50 years.
