boys' name · peaked 1916

Junious

Non-standard spelling of Junius

Every Junious since 1880 — 1,714 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.050.10.150.218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1902Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Junious
Peak year
1916
53 babies
All-time total
1,714
since 1880

The story of Junious

Junious is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1880, 1,714 American babies have been named Junious. Its peak came in 1916, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Junious stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Junious year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014 5 #13,025
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002 8 #8,045
2001
2000 7 #8,652
1995 6 #8,319
1990
1985 5 #7,059
1980 10 #3,988
1975 9 #3,792
1970 11 #2,980
1965 5 #4,186
1960 12 #2,481
1955 14 #2,182
1950 16 #1,916
1945 12 #2,062
1940 16 #1,766
1935 19 #1,628
1930 37 #1,164
1925 42 #1,083
1920 42 #1,099
1915 38 #1,046
1910 9 #1,166
1905 5 #1,333
1900 12 #762
1895 8 #836
1890 6 #948
1885 7 #805
1880 6 #874

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Junious mean?

Non-standard spelling of Junius

How popular is the name Junious in 2025?

Junious did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Junious?

1,714 babies have been named Junious in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Junious most popular?

Junious peaked in 1916, when 53 newborns received the name.

Is Junious a boy or girl name?

Junious is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Junious rising or falling?

Junious is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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