Find out how popular the first name Julianna has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Julianna by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Julianna is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Julianna being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 930 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Julianna.

The history of the first name Julianna

The name Julianna has its roots in the Latin name Julia, which was derived from the ancient Roman family name Julius. The name Julia was borne by several prominent women in ancient Roman history, including the mother of Marcus Brutus, one of the assassins of Julius Caesar.

The name Julia is believed to have originated from the Latin word "ioulos," meaning "downy-bearded" or "youthful." This could suggest that the name was initially given to those born with a soft, downy complexion or a youthful appearance. The addition of the suffix "-anna" or "-ana" to create Julianna was a common practice in various European cultures, such as Italian, Spanish, and English, to create feminine versions of names.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Julianna can be found in the 4th century AD, when Saint Julianna, a young Christian martyr from Nicomedia (modern-day Turkey), was executed for her faith during the Diocletian persecution. Her story was widely circulated and popularized the name among early Christian communities.

In the Middle Ages, the name Julianna was particularly popular in Italy and other parts of Europe. Notable individuals bearing this name include Julianna of Norwich (c. 1342-c. 1416), an English mystic and author of the first book written in the English language by a woman, the "Revelations of Divine Love."

Another famous Julianna was Julianna Arragona (1361-1396), a Sicilian noblewoman who became the Queen of Naples and Countess of Provence through her marriage to King James I of Naples.

In the 16th century, Julianna was the name of Julianna Morell (c. 1594-1653), a renowned Flemish artist known for her still-life paintings and portraits.

During the 17th century, Julianna Gonzaga (1598-1638) was a prominent member of the House of Gonzaga, a noble Italian family, and served as the Duchess of Montferrat.

In the 19th century, Julianna Wilkinson (1790-1847) was a prominent American religious leader and founder of the Wilkinsonians, a utopian religious society in upstate New York.

Data source

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