Junior
boy name#752 in 2025Junior entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #115 in 1925, ranks #752 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#752
rank today
#115
peak (1925)
343
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #744 |
| 1890s | #788 |
| 1900s | #606 |
| 1910s | #421 |
| 1920s | #136 |
| 1930s | #185 |
| 1940s | #323 |
| 1950s | #478 |
| 1960s | #630 |
| 1970s | #854 |
| 1980s | #826 |
| 1990s | #772 |
| 2000s | #647 |
| 2010s | #805 |
| 2020s | #738 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Junior has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 18,000 people named Junior are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Junior alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Junior in 2025?
- Junior ranks #752 among US boy names in 2025, with 343 babies given the name.
- When was the name Junior most popular?
- Junior peaked in 1925, reaching #115 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Junior with classmates?
- Junior will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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