Junior

Junior is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 397 boys in the United States.

Junior at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Junior

Junior belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Junior first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #115 in 1925, and in 2024 397 babies received the name — 42,630 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Junior in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#115 in 1925
Peak year
1926
Babies named Junior in 2024
397
Total since 1880
42,630

Junior in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#230 in 2010
Babies named Junior in 2025
77
Total since 1996
2,987

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Junior mean?

The meaning of Junior is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Junior a boy or girl name?

Junior is a boy name. In 2024, 397 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Junior?

Junior comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Junior?

Junior first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #115 in 1925, and 397 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].