Juliette

At a Glance: Name: Juliette – Meaning: diminutive of Julie ('little Julia'), itself from Latin Julia/Julius – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: joo-lee-ET

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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

Phonetic: joo-lee-ET   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Juliette mean?

Diminutive of julie (‘little julia’), itself from latin julia/julius. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Juliette)

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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