Junius
Every Junius since 1880 — 5,373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Junius
Junius is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,408 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,373 American babies have been named Junius. Its peak came in 1920, when 151 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Junius stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Junius year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,408 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,211 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,404 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,049 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,050 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,914 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,448 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,260 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,194 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,359 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,026 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,810 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,502 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,416 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,540 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,415 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,446 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,318 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,714 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,390 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,863 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,488 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,307 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,205 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,105 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,377 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,870 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,303 |
| 1980 | 24 | #2,188 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,322 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,767 |
| 1965 | 36 | #1,284 |
| 1960 | 27 | #1,569 |
| 1955 | 54 | #1,029 |
| 1950 | 64 | #859 |
| 1945 | 35 | #1,111 |
| 1940 | 43 | #988 |
| 1935 | 53 | #864 |
| 1930 | 81 | #694 |
| 1925 | 149 | #499 |
| 1920 | 151 | #490 |
| 1915 | 116 | #519 |
| 1910 | 42 | #418 |
| 1905 | 22 | #487 |
| 1900 | 32 | #397 |
| 1895 | 23 | #405 |
| 1890 | 16 | #473 |
| 1885 | 11 | #588 |
| 1880 | 22 | #367 |
Famous people named Junius
- Junius Rusticus Politician · 100–170
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Junius in 2025?
Junius ranked #7,408 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Junius?
5,373 babies have been named Junius in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Junius most popular?
Junius peaked in 1920, when 151 newborns received the name.
Is Junius a boy or girl name?
Junius is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Junius rising or falling?
Junius is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Junius?
Well-known people named Junius include Junius Rusticus (politician).