Jr
boy name#4249 in 2025Jr entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1322 in 1927, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#4249
rank today
#1322
peak (1927)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2896 |
| 1920s | #1923 |
| 1930s | #2414 |
| 1940s | #2889 |
| 1950s | #3988 |
| 1960s | #3031 |
| 1970s | #3652 |
| 1980s | #2686 |
| 1990s | #3231 |
| 2000s | #3204 |
| 2010s | #3722 |
| 2020s | #4551 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jr has been most popular in CA, TX, WA.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Jr are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jr alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jr in 2025?
- Jr ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jr most popular?
- Jr peaked in 1927, reaching #1322 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jr with classmates?
- Jr will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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