Junko

Junko is a girl's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Junko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Junko

Junko belongs to the Japanese 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, Junko first appears in Social Security records in 1926. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4194 in 1971, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 116 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Junko in US records

First recorded (US)
1926
Best US rank
#4194 in 1971
Peak year
1971
Total since 1880
116

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Junko mean?

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

Is Junko a boy or girl name?

Junko is a girl name.

What origin is the name Junko?

Junko comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Junko?

Junko first appears in US records in 1926. Its best-ever ranking was #4194 in 1971, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.