Juliet

Juliet is a girl's name of English origin meaning “Julia.” In 2024 it was given to 1,116 girls in the United States.

Juliet at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“Julia”
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/

About the name Juliet

Juliet belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “Julia” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Juliet first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #228 in 2016, and in 2024 1,116 babies received the name — 36,821 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Juliet in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#228 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Juliet in 2024
1,116
Total since 1880
36,821

Juliet in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#380 in 1998
Babies named Juliet in 2025
57
Total since 1996
1,806

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Juliet mean?

Juliet means “Julia” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Juliet a boy or girl name?

Juliet is a girl name. In 2024, 1,116 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Juliet?

Juliet comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Juliet?

Juliet first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #228 in 2016, and 1,116 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Juliet?

Juliet is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/ (IPA).

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