Julianna Girl

Popularity: #366 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: joo-LEE-ah-nah /dʒuˈliːə.nə/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: youthful; Italian: downy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Julianna has its roots in the Latin name "Julius," which is derived from the Roman family name "Julius" (Iulius). The name is thought to be connected to the Latin word "juvenilis," meaning "youthful" or "downy," suggesting a connotation of youth and vitality.

The name evolved through various forms, including the Old French "Julienne," before being adopted into English as Julianna. This transition reflects the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Latin-derived names into the English lexicon.

Historically, the name Julianna has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest references can be traced back to Saint Juliana of Nicomedia, a Christian martyr who lived during the late 3rd century.

Her feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions, which helped to popularize the name in medieval Europe. The name also appears in various forms in literature and religious texts, contributing to its enduring presence in European culture.

The name was further solidified in the English-speaking world through translations of biblical texts and the works of medieval saints. Culturally, Julianna has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing grace and beauty.

The name has been associated with themes of youthfulness and vitality, resonating with the qualities attributed to its Latin roots. Diminutive forms such as Julie or Juliette have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and appeal across different cultures and languages.

The historical significance of Julianna, combined with its linguistic evolution, underscores its lasting impact in the realm of personal names.

Famous people named Julianna

In this section, you will find notable people named Julianna. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Julianna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Julianna who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Julianna Margulies is an actress best known for ER, The Good Wife, and The Morning Show.

Julianna Moore is an actress best known for Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Still Alice.

Fictional characters named Julianna

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Julianna is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. She is a key character in the narrative, contributing to the emotional depth of the story through her relationships and experiences.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Julianna, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JulietJuliaJasmineJocelynJadeJenna

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Julianna. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JulietJulianaJuliusJasmineJocelynJolieJunoJessa

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Julianna was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Julianna has ranked as high as #407 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Julianna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Julianna is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Julianna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Julianna.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 779 0 779
2024 880 0 880
2023 934 0 934
2022 993 0 993
2021 1,059 0 1,059
2020 1,145 0 1,145
2019 1,237 0 1,237
2018 1,365 0 1,365
2017 1,606 0 1,606
2016 1,606 0 1,606
2015 1,714 0 1,714
2014 1,773 0 1,773
2013 1,705 6 1,699
2012 1,697 0 1,697
2011 1,740 0 1,740
2010 1,751 0 1,751
2009 1,705 0 1,705
2008 1,737 0 1,737
2007 1,788 0 1,788
2006 1,814 0 1,814
2005 1,618 0 1,618
2004 1,690 7 1,683
2003 1,734 0 1,734
2002 1,748 0 1,748
2001 1,785 8 1,777
2000 1,287 0 1,287
1999 1,211 0 1,211
1998 1,192 0 1,192
1997 964 0 964
1996 834 0 834
1995 640 0 640
1994 457 0 457
1993 390 0 390
1992 400 0 400
1991 467 0 467
1990 339 0 339
1989 395 5 390
1988 315 0 315
1987 282 0 282
1986 283 0 283
1985 307 0 307
1984 184 0 184
1983 157 0 157
1982 203 0 203
1981 155 0 155
1980 147 0 147
1979 134 0 134
1978 118 0 118
1977 119 0 119
1976 116 0 116
1975 119 0 119
1974 116 0 116
1973 116 0 116
1972 123 0 123
1971 128 0 128
1970 115 0 115
1969 126 0 126
1968 98 0 98
1967 99 0 99
1966 105 0 105
1965 115 0 115
1964 104 0 104
1963 108 0 108
1962 88 0 88
1961 104 0 104
1960 101 0 101
1959 82 0 82
1958 88 0 88
1957 89 0 89
1956 65 0 65
1955 62 0 62
1954 73 0 73
1953 62 0 62
1952 70 0 70
1951 45 0 45
1950 56 0 56
1949 51 0 51
1948 62 0 62
1947 40 0 40
1946 36 0 36
1945 30 0 30
1944 37 0 37
1943 53 0 53
1942 53 0 53
1941 51 0 51
1940 40 0 40
1939 42 0 42
1938 24 0 24
1937 27 0 27
1936 21 0 21
1935 17 0 17
1934 16 0 16
1933 21 0 21
1932 21 0 21
1931 22 0 22
1930 17 0 17
1929 16 0 16
1928 21 0 21
1927 22 0 22
1926 18 0 18
1925 14 0 14
1924 24 0 24
1923 22 0 22
1922 20 0 20
1921 28 0 28
1920 24 0 24
1919 28 0 28
1918 29 0 29
1917 32 0 32
1916 27 0 27
1915 36 0 36
1914 21 0 21
1913 21 0 21
1912 18 0 18
1911 11 0 11
1910 11 0 11
1909 8 0 8
1907 5 0 5
1904 6 0 6
1901 6 0 6
1900 6 0 6

Top States for Julianna (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 127
15%
TX 127
15%
NY 72
9%
FL 47
6%
NJ 39
5%
PA 34
4%
NC 33
4%
MI 30
4%
VA 26
3%
OH 24
3%
WA 23
3%
IL 23
3%
GA 21
2%
AZ 20
2%
MA 17
2%
TN 16
2%
IN 16
2%
CT 14
2%
MO 11
1%
AL 11
1%
MD 10
1%
WI 10
1%
AR 9
1%
NM 9
1%
NV 8
1%
MN 8
1%
OR 8
1%
CO 7
1%
OK 7
1%
LA 7
1%
SC 7
1%
RI 6
1%
MS 5
1%
NE 5
1%
NH 5
1%