Julianne
“Downy”
American origin · Girl name
#1997US 2025
96Births / yr
↓Falling
30.3kAll-time births
📅 Since 191200.04% of births at peak
How to pronounce Julianne
JOO·lee·en
/ˈdʒuː.liː.ˌɛn/ · stress on JOO · 3 syllables
“Downy”
American origin · Girl name
What does Julianne mean and where does it come from?
Julianne is a name derived from the Latin 'Julianus', meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century and retains a classic charm. The name has variations in several languages and cultures, making it quite versatile. Notable people with
Cultural significance
Julianne has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of downy.
Peak popularity
Reached #364 in 1985 — currently #1997 in the US.
How popular is Julianne right now?
Falling — down 184 spots — currently #1997 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Julianne
Julianne entered American naming records in 1912 and has been in use for over 112 years. A total of 30,048 babies have received this name. Once ranked #1735 in 1915, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #2055 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Julianne in 1985:
Julianne by decade
Julianne peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 128 | |
| 1920s | 301 | |
| 1930s | 755 | |
| 1940s | 1,877 | |
| 1950s | 2,979 | |
| 1960s | 4,083 | |
| 1970s | 2,862 | |
| 1980s | 4,606 | |
| 1990s ★ | 5,168 | |
| 2000s | 4,279 | |
| 2010s | 2,859 | |
| 2020s | 358 |
What are good nicknames for Julianne?
ENGLISH
GillJillJillieJillyLeannaLiana
GERMAN
Liane
ITALIAN
Liana
PORTUGUESE
Liana
How is Julianne written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Julianne?
Iulianus ANCIENT ROMANJulen BASQUEYulian BULGARIANJolyon ENGLISHJools ENGLISHJules ENGLISHJulian ENGLISHJulyan ENGLISHJulien FRENCHJulian GERMANGiuliano ITALIANJulian POLISHIulian ROMANIANYulian RUSSIANJulián SPANISHIulia ANCIENT ROMANIulius ANCIENT ROMANJulia ANCIENT ROMANJulius ANCIENT ROMANJulia BIBLICALYuliya BULGARIANJúlia CATALANGhjulia CORSICANJulija CROATIANJulie CZECHJulia DANISHJulie DANISHJulia DUTCHJulie DUTCHLia DUTCHLieke DUTCHJools ENGLISHJules ENGLISHJulia ENGLISHJulie ENGLISHJuliet ENGLISHJulius ENGLISHJulia FINNISHJules FRENCHJulie FRENCHJuliette FRENCHJulia GERMANJulie GERMANJulius GERMANJulitta HISTORYGyula HUNGARIANJuli HUNGARIANJúlia HUNGARIANJuliska HUNGARIANLili HUNGARIANIúile IRISHGiulia ITALIANGiulietta ITALIANGiulio ITALIANJūlija LATVIANJulija LITHUANIANJulia NORWEGIANJulie NORWEGIANJulek POLISHJulia POLISHJulita POLISHJuliusz POLISHJúlia PORTUGUESEJulie PORTUGUESEJulinha PORTUGUESEJúlio PORTUGUESEIulia ROMANIANIuliu ROMANIANJulia RUSSIANJuliya RUSSIANYuli RUSSIANYulia RUSSIANYuliy RUSSIANYuliya RUSSIANJúlia SLOVAKJúlius SLOVAKJulij SLOVENEJulija SLOVENEJulia SPANISHJulie SPANISHJulio SPANISHJulia SWEDISHJulia UKRAINIANJuliya UKRAINIANYulia UKRAINIANYuliya UKRAINIAN
Common questions about the name Julianne
What does the name Julianne mean?
Julianne means "Downy" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Julianne?
Julianne is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.
What is the cultural origin of Julianne?
Julianne originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Julianne?
Julianne is a three-syllable name pronounced JOO-lee-en. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Julianne?
Julianne pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.