Junko
girl nameJunko entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #4123 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#4123
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4306 |
| 1930s | #4331 |
| 1960s | #6258 |
| 1970s | #6682 |
| 1980s | #9894 |
| 1990s | #11755 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Junko are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Junko alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Junko in 2025?
- Junko is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Junko most popular?
- Junko peaked in 1971, reaching #4123 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Junko with classmates?
- Junko will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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