Juliana
Girl name · #256 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Juliana? In official American birth records, Juliana has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 1,203 baby girls were named Juliana, placing it at #256 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #168, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 1,496 girls born in 2025 was named Juliana.
The 144-year story
Juliana first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 2,224 girls were named Juliana — good for #162 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Juliana per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Juliana against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Juliana in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Juliana is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Juliana is most common
Geography matters for names, and Juliana is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Juliana is most common in CT (1.8 per 1,000), NJ (1.6 per 1,000), IL (1.2 per 1,000), NV (1.2 per 1,000), PA (1.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.9 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Juliana is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Nicknames & related forms of Juliana
Juliana carries a whole family of nicknames and spellings — names that will feel like the same name in a classroom.
Counted as one name, the Juliana family went to about 2,750 girls in 2025 — together they'd rank around #89, versus #256 for Juliana alone.
Names like Juliana
Statistically, parents drawn to Juliana tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mariana, Adriana, Julianna, Alana, and Ariana.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Juliana | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,203 | #256 |
| 2024 | 1,270 | #251 |
| 2023 | 1,244 | #251 |
| 2022 | 1,364 | #219 |
| 2021 | 1,434 | #209 |
| 2020 | 1,524 | #189 |
| 2019 | 1,654 | #175 |
| 2018 | 1,853 | #152 |
| 2017 | 2,003 | #147 |
| 2016 | 1,952 | #163 |
| 2015 | 1,905 | #168 |
| 2014 | 2,062 | #159 |
| 2013 | 2,097 | #150 |
| 2012 | 2,219 | #147 |
| 2011 | 2,130 | #147 |
| 2010 | 2,128 | #146 |
| 2009 | 2,075 | #151 |
| 2008 | 2,150 | #157 |
| 2007 | 2,224 | #162 |
| 2006 | 2,184 | #162 |
| 2005 | 1,948 | #176 |
| 2004 | 2,031 | #164 |
| 2003 | 2,129 | #157 |
| 2002 | 1,926 | #171 |
| 2001 | 2,076 | #155 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Juliana?
In official American birth records, the name Juliana first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Juliana a popular girl name?
Juliana ranked #256 among girls in 2025 with 1,203 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #168.
When was the name Juliana most popular?
Juliana peaked in 2007, when 2,224 American girls received the name (ranked #162 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Juliana?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 1,496 newborn American girls was named Juliana. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.