Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Junius

Name: Popularity of the name Junius in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Junius, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#490 (1920)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

2024

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#490

Peak Rank

Total Count

144

Years Active

The Story of Junius

Junius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 22 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 151 Juniuss were born — ranking #490 that year. As of 2026, Junius ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5K Juniuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Junius

Phonetically similar names — useful when Junius is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Jaundis
Jeanice
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Genus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Junius

What does the name Junius mean?

Junius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Junius in 2026?

In 2026, Junius ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Junius most popular?

Junius reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #490 that year with 151 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Junius most popular?

Junius has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Virginia, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Junius.

Is Junius a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Junius is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Junius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Junius include Granville, Makai, Amarion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Junius

Junius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Junius's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #490. Use the chart and map above to compare Junius's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.