Junelle
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of June and Belle.
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Junelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Junelle today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Junelle births was 1978 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Junelle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
1978
11 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2008 SSA rank
#16,374
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Junelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Junelle from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 42 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Junelle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Junelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Junelle
The name Junelle is believed to have its origins in the French language, derived from the Latin word "junius," which means "young" or "youthful." While the exact origins of the name are somewhat obscure, it is thought to have emerged during the Middle Ages in France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Junelle dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a French parish record. However, the name remained relatively uncommon throughout much of its early history, with few notable individuals bearing it.
One of the first prominent figures to bear the name Junelle was a French noblewoman named Junelle de Montfort, who lived in the 14th century. She was known for her involvement in various political intrigues during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
In the 16th century, a French philosopher and humanist named Junelle Dubois gained recognition for her writings on ethics and morality. She was born in 1525 and died in 1598, leaving behind a significant body of work that influenced many intellectuals of the time.
During the 17th century, a French artist named Junelle Lebrun gained renown for her exquisite portraits of aristocrats and members of the royal court. She was born in 1635 and died in 1702, and her works are still admired today for their technical mastery and attention to detail.
In the 19th century, a French composer named Junelle Massenet made significant contributions to the world of opera. Born in 1842 and died in 1912, Massenet composed numerous operas, including "Manon" and "Werther," which are still performed regularly in opera houses around the world.
Despite its French origins, the name Junelle has also been adopted in other cultures and languages over time. However, it remains relatively uncommon, with few notable individuals bearing the name in more recent history.
People
Junelle + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Junelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Junelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Junelle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Junelle a common name?
We classify Junelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 222 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Junelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Junelle was 1978, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Junelle is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Junelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Junelle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.