Junior: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JOON-yer · 2 syllables
From junior. The town in West Virginia was established on November 13, 1897, and named after Henry G. Davis Jr. (1871–1896), a son of United States Senator from West Virginia Henry G. Davis (1823–1916) who had been drowned at sea off the Atlantic Coast of South Africa while returning home on the steamship Munkesenton.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- JOON-yer
- US rank (2025)
- #752
- US babies a year
- about 354 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1920
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Junior?
Junior was the #752 name in the US in 2025, given to 343 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #752 |
| England & Wales | #395 |
| Scotland | #221 |
| Northern Ireland | #304 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| France | #783 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Junior?
Half of US adults named Junior are older than 52; most are between 19 and 91. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Junior
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Junior have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Junior
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Junior
How do you pronounce Junior?
Junior is pronounced JOON-yer.
How popular is the name Junior?
Junior was the #752 name in the US in 2025, given to 343 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.
How old are people named Junior?
Half of US adults named Junior are older than 52. Most are between 19 and 91.