Gulianna
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "young and youthful".
Name Census estimates that about 213 living Americans carry the first name Gulianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gulianna today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gulianna births was 2012 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gulianna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
213
~ 1 in 1,609,175 Americans
Peak year
2012
21 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,159
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Gulianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gulianna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 149 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gulianna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gulianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Guliannas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gulianna
The name Gulianna is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Giuliana. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Roman family name "Iulius" or "Julius," which was derived from the Greek word "ioulos," meaning "downy-bearded" or "youth."
The name Giuliana gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages, with variations such as Guiliana and Guilianna emerging over time. The name Gulianna is believed to have evolved from these variations, with the addition of the diminutive suffix "-etta" or "-ina," commonly used in Italian names to indicate endearment or affection.
While the name Gulianna does not have a direct historical reference in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Italian roots and connection to the Roman family name "Iulius" give it a sense of antiquity and nobility. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in Italian birth records from the 16th and 17th centuries.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Gulianna was Gulianna Spaur (1450-1512), an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist from the powerful Spaur family of Trent, Italy. She was known for her charitable works and support of the arts.
Another historical figure was Gulianna Barezzi (1598-1670), an Italian painter and poet from Cremona, Italy. She was a member of the Accademia dei Filomati and was renowned for her portraits and religious paintings.
In the 19th century, Gulianna Falconieri (1829-1905) was an Italian educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in Rome and worked tirelessly to promote education for women in Italy.
Gulianna Terruzzi (1858-1933) was an Italian opera singer who performed at the renowned La Scala Opera House in Milan. She was particularly acclaimed for her roles in operas by Verdi and Puccini.
Gulianna Cavaglieri (1911-1997) was an Italian writer and journalist known for her contributions to Italian literature and her advocacy for social issues. She won several prestigious literary awards, including the Strega Prize in 1964.
People
Gulianna + last name combinations
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FAQ
Gulianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gulianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 213 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gulianna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,609,175 US residents.
Is Gulianna a common name?
We classify Gulianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 215 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gulianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Gulianna was 2012, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gulianna is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gulianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gulianna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.