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Julianne

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Pronounced joo-lee-AN /ˌd͡ʒu.li.ˈæn/Medium

Meaning: Downy-beardedMedium

In 30 seconds: Julianne is an English elaboration of Julia, a name carried down from the Roman Julius.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningDowny-bearded
U.S. rank (2024)#1805 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births111 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 30,521

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Julianne is an English form in the Julia and Juliana family, whose old Roman root has long been glossed as 'downy-bearded'. The added '-anne' lengthens it into a graceful three syllables. Closely related forms include Juliana, Julianna, and the Eastern European Ulyana.

Two actresses keep the name visible, Julianne Moore (1960-present) and Julianne Nicholson (1971-present), giving the spelling a polished, screen-ready association.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Julianne is 'downy-bearded', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Julianne — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JulianaJuliannaIulianaUlyanaYuliana

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Julianne Moore (1960–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Julianne Nicholson (1971–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Julianne…

Juliana— The base name Julianne extends, listed among its variations.
Julianna— A double-n variation of Julianne with the same sound.
Julia— The shorter classical name at the heart of Julianne.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Julianne mean?

Julianne is usually explained as meaning 'downy-bearded' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Julianne?

It's commonly said joo-lee-AN /ˌd͡ʒu.li.ˈæn/.

Is Julianne a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Julianne is used as a girl name.

How popular is Julianne?

In 2024, Julianne ranked #1805 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.