Juliette
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Youthful, downy-bearded
Origin: French
Popularity: Ranked #110 in 2025 with 2,460 babies born.
History: Juliette surged in the 2000s-2010s as the French form of Juliet. Nashville's TV show featured Juliette Barnes, adding country music glamour. The French spelling carries Parisian elegance that the English Juliet lacks. In America, Juliette represents the eternal romance — Romeo's beloved in a form that sounds like it belongs in both a Shakespeare play and a Parisian café.
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Juliette? About 1 in 1,353 babies born in 2025 were named Juliette, or roughly 6.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Juliette
What does the name Juliette mean?
Juliette means “Youthful, downy-bearded” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Juliette?
Juliette has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Youthful, downy-bearded”.
How popular is Juliette?
Juliette ranked #110 in 2025 — given to 2,460 babies that year.
When was Juliette most popular?
Juliette peaked in 2025 with 2,460 babies registered that year.
Is Juliette a boy or girl name?
Juliette is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Juliettes in registered births are female.
Is the name Juliette rising or falling in popularity?
Juliette has risen 70 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #180 in 2020 to #110 in 2025.
How long has Juliette been recorded?
Juliette appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1881 through 2025.