Juliet
How to say it: joo-lee-ET · /ˌdʒuliˈɛt/
French diminutive of Julie, from Latin Julius, possibly meaning 'descended from Jove'; immortalized by Shakespeare's heroine.
Juliet was the 292nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,136 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #318 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #292 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,136 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,918 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #318 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After reaching a high in the 2010s, Juliet has eased back a little. Remaining close to that peak, a slight dip seems probable soon.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants shape its three part rhythm while a gentle literary air lingers. Camille fits in the same graceful orbit.
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Nicknames
- Jules
- Julie
- Ju
- Juju
- Etta
Honouring a Juliet in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Juliet is about 1 in 122.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
Ireland: #465.
Famous people named Juliet
- Juliet Mills (born 1941)British actress
- Juliet Landau (born 1965)American actress
- Juliet Ibrahim (born 1986)Ghanaian actress, film producer, and singer
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Good to know
- Juliet Capulet, heroine of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
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