Junzhe
A Chinese masculine name meaning "capable and outstanding".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Junzhe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Junzhe today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Junzhe births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Junzhe. 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 Junzhe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,013
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Junzhe: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Junzhe 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 Junzhe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Junzhe
The given name Junzhe has its origins in the Chinese language and culture. It is a masculine name that can be traced back to ancient Chinese literature and philosophy.
The name Junzhe is composed of two Chinese characters: "Jun" (君) and "Zhe" (者). The character "Jun" traditionally referred to a ruler, nobleman, or person of high social status, while "Zhe" is a suffix that denotes a person or someone who possesses a particular quality.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Junzhe can be found in the Analects of Confucius, a collection of sayings and teachings attributed to the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 BC). In this text, the term "Junzhe" is used to describe an ideal person or gentleman, embodying virtues such as benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and wisdom.
Throughout Chinese history, several notable figures have borne the name Junzhe. One of the most renowned was Junzhe Zhang (约公元594年-约公元677年), a prominent Tang Dynasty calligrapher and scholar who made significant contributions to the development of Chinese calligraphy.
Another notable figure was Junzhe Dong (公元1036年-公元1107年), a Song Dynasty Confucian scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. His works had a profound influence on Neo-Confucianism, a philosophical movement that revived and reinterpreted Confucian thought during the Song and Ming dynasties.
In the realm of literature, Junzhe Xue (约公元1369年-公元1464年) was a renowned Ming Dynasty poet and essayist. His poetic works, particularly his ci poetry (a form of lyric poetry), were highly acclaimed and contributed to the further development of Chinese literature.
Another notable figure was Junzhe Wang (公元1501年-公元1554年), a Ming Dynasty military strategist and general who played a crucial role in defending China against Japanese pirate invasions and Mongol incursions.
During the Qing Dynasty, Junzhe Zhang (公元1766年-公元1826年) was a prominent scholar and official who served in various high-ranking positions in the imperial government. He was known for his literary talents and his efforts in promoting Confucian education and values.
People
Junzhe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Junzhe 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
Junzhe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Junzhe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Junzhe 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Junzhe a common name?
We classify Junzhe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Junzhe most popular?
The single biggest year for Junzhe was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Junzhe is about 11 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 Junzhe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Junzhe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Junzhe 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 Junzhe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Junzhe 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 Junzhe 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 Americans are named Junzhe?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.