Juliet is a distinctive choice, ranked #918 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Juliet in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#918
US Rank #283
About the Name Juliet
Juliet has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 147 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #380 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Juliet is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #283, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Juliet
Unlikely. With around 39 UK babies named Juliet per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Juliet in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Juliet has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 147 places in the last five years. Its peak was #380 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Juliet is more popular in the US (#283) than in the UK (#918). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Juliet include: Juliet Rylance — Juliet van Kampen Rylance is an English actress, known for her roles in The Knick, McMafia and Perry Mason.; Juliet Awwad — Juliet Awwad (Arabic: جولييت عوّاد) or Juliet Nickogos Yacoub Hacobian (Arabic: جولييت نيكوغوس يعقوب هاكوبيان) is a Jordanian actress and director of Armenian...; Juliet Landau — Juliet Rose Landau is an American actress, director, producer, and ballerina best known for her role as Drusilla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff....
Juliet appears in the US top 500 at #283 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
39
UK babies named Juliet (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 147 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Juliet
Likely around 1 other Juliet in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Juliet
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Juliet van Kampen Rylance is an English actress, known for her roles in The Knick, McMafia and Perry Mason. She is the daughter of composer Claire van Kampen and the stepdaughter of actor Mark Rylance.
Juliet Awwad (Arabic: جولييت عوّاد) or Juliet Nickogos Yacoub Hacobian (Arabic: جولييت نيكوغوس يعقوب هاكوبيان) is a Jordanian actress and director of Armenian descent. She is recognized as one of the most famous Jordanian drama actresses.
Juliet Rose Landau is an American actress, director, producer, and ballerina best known for her role as Drusilla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff show Angel, the latter appearance earning her a Saturn Award nomination. She is also known for co-starring as Loretta King in Tim Burton's Ed Wood.