How Many People Are Named Junior?

42,825

people in the United States are named Junior

1 in 7,822 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1207

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0128%

Of US population

Peak Year

1927

1,607 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: JOON-yər
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a nickname which was originally used for a boy who had the same name as his father.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.5%
Male
99.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 71.2 years old

Young (<30) 9,130
21.3%
Adult (30–60) 3,622
8.5%
Senior (>60) 30,073
70.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 2,593
West Virginia 2,287
North Carolina 2,269
Missouri 2,071
Texas 1,989
Kentucky 1,957
Tennessee 1,878
Georgia 1,817
Virginia 1,644
Florida 1,602

💡 Fun Facts About "Junior"

  • 397 babies were named Junior in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1927
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in California

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