Julionna
A feminine form of "Julia", meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded" from Latin origins.
Name Census estimates that about 213 living Americans carry the first name Julionna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Julionna today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Julionna births was 2009 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Julionna. 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
2009
16 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2021 SSA rank
#14,281
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Julionna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Julionna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 104 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
Julionna 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 Julionna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Julionna
The given name Julionna is a feminine form of the masculine name Julian, derived from the ancient Roman family name Julianus. This name has its roots in the Latin word "Iulius," which traces back to the Greek word "ioulos," meaning "downy-bearded."
The name Julionna gained popularity during the Roman Empire period, particularly among wealthy and influential families. It was often associated with nobility and prestige. The earliest known record of the name Julionna dates back to the 3rd century AD, found in ancient Roman inscriptions and documents.
In the 4th century, Saint Julionna was a Christian martyr venerated by the Catholic Church for her unwavering faith and sacrifice. Her story is documented in various religious texts, contributing to the name's significance within the Christian tradition.
During the Middle Ages, the name Julionna experienced a resurgence in popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Roman Catholic influence. It was commonly bestowed upon noble women and those of high social standing.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Julionna was Julionna of Nicomedia, a 4th-century Christian martyr who faced persecution during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Her life and martyrdom were celebrated in various hagiographies (writings about saints).
Another notable figure was Julionna of Barcelona (born c. 1135 - died 1189), a Catalan noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of poets and troubadours during the flourishing of the Occitan culture in the 12th century.
In the 16th century, Julionna de' Medici (1520-1588) was an Italian noblewoman and a member of the renowned Medici family, known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural and political landscape of Renaissance Italy.
Julionna of Saxony (1586-1628) was a German princess and a member of the House of Wettin. She played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of her time, particularly during the Thirty Years' War.
In the 18th century, Julionna Pulit (1704-1784) was a Polish nun and mystic, renowned for her spiritual writings and her work in promoting education and social welfare in her community.
While the name Julionna has roots in ancient Roman culture and has been prevalent throughout various historical periods, its usage and popularity have fluctuated across different regions and eras, reflecting the cultural and societal influences of each time period.
People
Julionna + last name combinations
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FAQ
Julionna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Julionna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 213 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Julionna 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 Julionna a common name?
We classify Julionna 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 Julionna most popular?
The single biggest year for Julionna was 2009, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Julionna is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Julionna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Julionna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Julionna 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.
Is Julionna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Julionna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Julionna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Julionna?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.