How Many People Are Named Ju?

Complete statistics for the name Ju: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ju
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Ju is a very rare female name, with only 35 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 9,411,378 Americans. The majority of Ju's are under 30, giving it a modern twist despite peaking way back in 1979.

~2,849
Living in US
1 in 116,339
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

553,334
Worldwide Bearers
#1,799
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
507,034
🇯🇵 Japan
11,594
🇲🇲 Myanmar
5,775
🇮🇳 India
5,559
🇺🇸 United States
3,762
🇹🇼 Taiwan
2,843
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,955
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,948
🇦🇴 Angola
1,889
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,597

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12 (34%)
♀ Female
23 (66%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
18
Would be under 30 (50%)
18
Would be 30–60 (50%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 36 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
37
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ju Through the Generations

Ju has been a name that's seen steady usage over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1979 when there were 7 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals under 30, indicating a resurgence among younger generations. With an average age of 35, Ju stands out as a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, offering a unique identity to those who carry it.

✨ Similar Names to Ju

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ju's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Ju

How Many People Have the Name Ju?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,849 people in the United States currently share the name Ju. That works out to roughly 1 in every 116,339 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ju a Common or Rare Name?

Ju is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ju Mean?

Ju means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ju in SSA data, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

When Was Ju Most Popular?

The name Ju reached peak popularity in 1979, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ju?

Approximately 2,849 people named Ju live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,849. That works out to roughly 1 in 116,339 Americans.

Is Ju a rare name?

Ju is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 116,339 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ju mean?

Ju means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Ju more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 34% of people named Ju are male and 66% are female.

When was Ju most popular?

Ju peaked in 1979 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,849
All-Time Births2,849
1 in X1 in 116,339
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1979
World Rank#1,799
Male %34%
Female %66%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.