Find out how popular the first name Giuliani has been for the last 20 years (from 2002 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Giuliani by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Giuliani is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Giuliani.

The history of the first name Giuliani

The given name Giuliani is derived from the Italian masculine form of the name Giulia, which has its origins in the Ancient Roman family name Julius. The name Julius is believed to be of Italic or Etruscan origin and was borne by several prominent figures in Roman history, most notably Gaius Julius Caesar, the famous military leader and statesman.

The name Giuliani can be traced back to the early medieval period in Italy, where it was used as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of a man named Giulio or Giuliano. Over time, the name transitioned from being a surname to a given name in its own right.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Giuliani is found in the writings of the 13th-century Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri, who mentioned a character named Giuliani di Trevigi in his epic work, the Divine Comedy. However, it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Giuliani. One of the most famous was Giuliani Bugiardini (1475-1554), an Italian painter and mosaicist who was a contemporary of the renowned artists Michelangelo and Raphael.

Another prominent figure was Giuliani Giambattista Vico (1668-1744), an Italian philosopher, historian, and jurist who is considered a pioneer in the field of modern philosophy of history and a precursor to the disciplines of ethnology and sociocultural anthropology.

In the realm of music, Giuliani Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) was a celebrated Italian guitarist, composer, and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of the guitar repertoire and technique.

More recently, Giuliani Gemma (1939-) is an Italian actress and film producer who has appeared in numerous Italian and international films and is widely regarded as a cultural icon in Italy.

Finally, Giuliani Rudolph Giuliani (1944-) is a former American lawyer and politician who served as the 107th Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001, gaining widespread recognition for his leadership during and following the September 11th terrorist attacks.

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