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Juliet Girl

Popularity: #264 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOO-lee-et / /ˈdʒuːliɛt/

Latin; French

Meaning

Latin: youthful; French: soft-haired

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Juliet is derived from the Latin name "Julietta," which is a diminutive form of "Julia." The root "Julius" is believed to have originated from the Latin word "Iulius," which may be connected to the Roman family name meaning "downy" or "soft-haired." The transition of the name into English occurred through the Old French form "Juliette," which was adopted into Middle English during the medieval period, particularly influenced by the cultural exchanges following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

Historically, the name Juliet gained significant prominence through William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," written in the late 16th century. This tragic tale of star-crossed lovers has immortalized the name in Western literature, making it synonymous with romantic love and youthful passion. The character of Juliet Capulet, with her strong will and tragic fate, has become an archetype in literary and cultural contexts, influencing various adaptations and interpretations over the centuries.

In addition to its literary significance, the name Juliet has been associated with themes of love, beauty, and tragedy, resonating through various artistic expressions, including opera, ballet, and film. The name's enduring appeal can also be attributed to its melodic quality and the cultural associations with nobility and grace, often linked to the historical context of the Capulet family in Shakespeare's narrative. The diminutive "Julie" has also emerged as a related form, further embedding the name in various cultural traditions. Overall, Juliet embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, reflecting its deep roots in history and literature.

Trend Summary

Juliet has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Juliette
  • Juli
  • Jules

International Variants

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

Famous people named Juliet

Juliet Stevenson is an actress best known for Truly Madly Deeply, Bend It Like Beckham, and The Last of the Blonde Bombshells.

Juliet Mills is an actress best known for Nanny and the Professor, The Love Boat, and Passions.

Fictional characters named Juliet

Juliet Capulet is a fictional character from the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. She is a young woman whose tragic love story with Romeo leads to their untimely deaths, symbolizing the intensity of youthful passion.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Juliet was first seen in the United States in 1880. Juliet has ranked as high as #463 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Juliet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Juliet (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 170
16%
TX 149
14%
NY 85
8%
FL 75
7%
PA 38
4%
NC 37
4%
NJ 33
3%
OH 31
3%
WA 30
3%
AZ 29
3%
MA 29
3%
UT 26
3%
CO 25
2%
IN 24
2%
IL 22
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188010
18819
18827
188310
188413
18859
188624
188711
188812
18897
189015
18916
189211
189311
189416
189520
189622
189719
189815
189917
190016
190117
190223
190315
190421
190516
190624
190734
190830
190930
191024
191141
191242
191349
191474
191566
191699
191785
1918100
191981
192095
192183
192278
192390
192492
192576
192688
192768
192867
192966
193050
193159
193263
193346
193438
193553
193643
193773
193884
193969
194080
194188
194278
194382
194489
194564
194691
194780
194881
194990
195094
195193
195293
1953103
1954126
1955122
1956124
1957154
1958131
1959153
1960172
1961196
1962244
1963215
1964200
1965205
1966193
1967185
1968182
1969291
1970393
1971370
1972256
1973245
1974203
1975218
1976159
1977140
1978154
1979178
1980181
1981179
1982173
1983165
1984127
1985168
1986139
1987146
1988146
1989181
1990156
1991175
1992168
1993166
1994176
1995171
1996244
1997365
1998397
1999396
2000405
2001460
2002428
2003452
2004422
2005484
2006503
2007609
2008697
20091,024
20101,142
20111,276
20121,271
20131,333
20141,268
20151,357
20161,397
20171,380
20181,347
20191,231
20201,037
20211,078
20221,075
20231,063
20241,116