Junor
Of French origin, a diminutive form of June meaning "youngest or junior".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Junor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Junor today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Junor births was 1927 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Junor. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Junor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1927
8 babies that year
Average age
-
1927 SSA rank
#3,304
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Junor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Junor 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 Junor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Junor
The given name Junor is believed to have its roots in the Latin language. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "iunior," which means "younger" or "junior." This name gained prominence during the Roman era, particularly among families with multiple sons or male heirs.
In ancient Roman society, the firstborn son was typically given the father's name, while subsequent sons would be distinguished by the addition of the word "iunior" to their names. This practice helped differentiate between the father and his younger sons, establishing a clear line of succession and inheritance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Junor can be found in Roman historical texts, such as the writings of Livy and Tacitus. These ancient authors often mentioned prominent Roman figures with the name Junor, indicating its widespread use among the nobility and upper classes.
During the Middle Ages, the name Junor underwent various spelling variations, including "Junor," "Juniour," and "Junyer." It was particularly popular in regions where Latin influence was strong, such as Italy, Spain, and France.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Junor. One of the earliest examples is Junor Brutus, a Roman senator and statesman who lived in the 1st century BC. He played a significant role in the events leading up to the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Another prominent figure with the name Junor was Junor Annius, a Roman historian who lived in the 2nd century AD. He is best known for his work "De Viris Illustribus," which chronicled the lives of famous Romans.
In the 15th century, Junor Gonzaga, an Italian nobleman and condottiero (mercenary leader), gained renown for his military exploits during the Italian Renaissance.
During the 17th century, Junor Sforza, an Italian cardinal and diplomat, served as the papal legate to several European courts and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and resolving conflicts.
More recently, in the 20th century, Junor Delano Roosevelt, an American businessman and distant cousin of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, made his mark in the banking and finance industries.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Junor throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Junor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Junor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Junor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Junor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Junor 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 - US residents.
Is Junor a common name?
We classify Junor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Junor most popular?
The single biggest year for Junor was 1927, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Junor is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Junor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Junor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Junor in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Junor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Junor in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Junor can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Junor?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.