← Baby Name Match Finder

Junior

Junior is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Junior?

Recorded births named Junior by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	43,182 births
England & Wales since 1996	2,875 births
Ireland since 1964	35 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.

Junior's popularity over time

Babies named Junior per year — United States (1882–2025). United States peaked in 1927 (1,607/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2010 (209/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2021 (7/yr).

When was Junior popular?

Junior reached its peak in 1927, when it was the #267 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

Choosing Junior — together

Not sure if it's the one? The best way to know is to see if your partner loves it too. Swipe baby names with your partner and match on the ones you both ❤️ — free, no account needed to start.

Find your name together →