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Junius

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Meaning of Junius: Latin: 'belonging to Juno'

Junius is a boy's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6977th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6977

11 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

5,373

First recorded 1880 · peak 1920

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 11 babies1982: 17 babies1983: 19 babies1984: 14 babies1985: 14 babies1986: 12 babies1987: 12 babies1988: 14 babies1989: 12 babies1990: 15 babies19901991: 13 babies1992: 16 babies1993: 15 babies1994: 7 babies1995: 7 babies1996: 9 babies1997: 11 babies1998: 10 babies1999: 8 babies2000: 9 babies20002001: 9 babies2002: 11 babies2003: 11 babies2004: 9 babies2005: 10 babies2006: 10 babies2007: 7 babies2008: 11 babies2009: 8 babies2010: 13 babies20102011: 9 babies2012: 6 babies2013: 12 babies2014: 5 babies2015: 9 babies2016: 7 babies2017: 8 babies2018: 6 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 7 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 8 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 5 babies2025: 11 babies
US babies named Junius per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 19.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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