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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Diminutive of Julie ('little Julia'), itself from Latin Julia/Julius
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- joo-lee-ET
Juliette is a French name, pronounced joo-lee-ET, that started as a diminutive of Julie — itself drawn from the Latin Julia and Julius, so at its root it carries the sense of "little Julia." It's a classic name, and in 2024 it ranked #129 in U.S. Social Security data, given to 2,210 baby girls that year. For parents who like a French sound with a documented track record in American naming, Juliette offers both.
Meaning & Origin of Juliette
Meaning: Diminutive of Julie ('little Julia'), itself from Latin Julia/Julius.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Juliette
joo-lee-ETIPA /dʒuːliˈɛt/
Popularity of Juliette
Social Security records go back to 1881, and Juliette's highest rank in all that time is #129 — which is exactly where it landed in 2024, with 2,210 girls given the name. In other words, its best year on record is also its most recent one.
FAQ
What does the name Juliette mean?
Diminutive of Julie (‘little Julia’), itself from Latin Julia/Julius. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Juliette?
Juliette is pronounced joo-lee-ET (IPA: /dʒuːliˈɛt/).
Is Juliette a popular name right now?
Juliette is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #129 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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