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Jr

Jr is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Jr?

Recorded births named Jr by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,729 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Jr's popularity over time

Babies named Jr per year — United States (1915–2025). United States peaked in 1989 (43/yr).

When was Jr popular?

Jr reached its peak in 1989, when it was the #4267 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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