Juliet

Juliet - A very unique female name

Juliet appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #712. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Juliet and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Juliet? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Juliet. The baby girl name Juliet was given to 1,107 baby girls in 2025, ranking #273 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,177 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Juliet peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 228.

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Juliet is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Juliet is currently topping the baby name charts in Rhode Island at position #79 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #578.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Juliet is where you live.

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Juliet origin and meaning

English form of a Latin diminutive

Uncertain at the root — Juliet is the English form of Juliette/Giulietta, a diminutive of Julia, from the Roman Julius, whose origin is disputed (often glossed 'youthful')

Juliet is Shakespeare's spelling of the Italian Giulietta for the heroine of Romeo and Juliet (c. 1595), and the play has defined the name ever since. It was a modest US name for a century, then climbed in the 2010s to a 2016 peak, and is still rising, from #312 in 2020 to #273 in 2025. The Julius root beneath it, like Juliana's, has no settled meaning.

Origin uncertain

Juliet is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Juliet

We've found the following names that sound similar to Juliet, sorted by popularity.

Juliette / Julieta / Julietta / Julieth / Jolette / Juliett / Jolett / Julita / Jasleidy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Juliet

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Juliet a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Juliet?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

joo-lee-ET · /ˌdʒuliˈɛt/
Most speakers stress the last syllable (joo-lee-ET), but JOOL-yet with first-syllable stress is also common, especially as a quick everyday form.

Around the world

• Juliette (French) — French form
• Giulietta (Italian) — Italian form
• Julieta (Spanish) — Spanish form

Spellings and nicknames

• Juliette — The French spelling, also popular in the US

Nicknames: JulieJules

Famous bearers

• Juliet Capulet — Heroine of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (Fictional, c. 1595) Fictional
• Juliet Mills — British actress known for Nanny and the Professor and Passions (b. 1941) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Juliet is Romeo-and-Juliet romance in a slightly lighter form than Juliette, and it is still gaining ground.

Worth knowing

• Juliet dies in the play — the tragedy is inseparable from the name for many people.
• Juliet vs Juliette is a constant spelling question.