Juliet
Juliet is a girls' name of French origin meaning “youthful; small Julia.” It ranked #155 in the United States in 2025. A French diminutive of Julia via Juliette.
how do you pronounce Juliet?
JOO-lee-et
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what does Juliet mean?
The name Juliet means “youthful; small Julia.” It comes from the French language tradition.
A French diminutive of Julia via Juliette. Shakespeare's Juliet Capulet in Romeo and Juliet (c.1597) is one of the most iconic romantic heroines in all of literature, cementing the name's association with passionate, doomed love.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #155 |
| 2023 | #165 |
| 2022 | #176 |
| 2021 | #187 |
| 2020 | #200 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Juliet?
- Juliet Capulet (Romeo and Juliet)
- Juliette Binoche (actress)
- Juliet Mills (actress)
what names are similar to Juliet?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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