How Many People Are Named Juniper?

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

Juniper
Very Rare
English

Juniper, meaning 'juniper tree,' is a very rare female name. It's estimated that 1 in 17,079 Americans today are named Juniper, totaling around 19,322 people. The name peaked in popularity in 2022 with 2,535 births, showing its rising trend.

~300
Living in US
1 in 1,104,831
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Juniper tree
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Natural Whimsical Resilient
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,371
Worldwide Bearers
#256,409
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
19,322
🇸🇬 Singapore
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇶🇦 Qatar
5
🇨🇳 China
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇰🇷 South Korea
2
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2
🇮🇪 Ireland
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
231 (1%)
♀ Female
19,091 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
19,259
Would be under 30 (99%)
193
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 19,452 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Juniper Through the Generations

Juniper, a name rooted in nature, has seen a surge in popularity among younger generations. With 19,322 people bearing the name in the United States, it's clear that Juniper is a modern choice, with nearly all of its bearers under 30 years old. This trend reflects a shift towards unique, nature-inspired names among parents looking for something distinctive for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,173
Texas 1,151
Washington 1,030
Oregon 852
Ohio 742
Colorado 712
New York 669
Florida 664
Michigan 628
Pennsylvania 587

⭐ Famous People Named Juniper

Juniper is a given name used either in reference to the English common name for the juniper tree or berry, or in reference to a derivation of the Welsh name Guinevere. Juniper has historically been used as both a boys' name and a girls' name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Juniper

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Juniper's English roots

📄 About the Name Juniper

How Many People Have the Name Juniper?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 300 people in the United States currently share the name Juniper. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,104,831 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Juniper a Common or Rare Name?

Juniper 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 Juniper Mean?

Juniper means "juniper tree" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Juniper in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Juniper Most Popular?

The name Juniper reached peak popularity in 2022, with 2,535 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Juniper?

Approximately 300 people named Juniper live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 300. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,104,831 Americans.

Is Juniper a rare name?

Juniper is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,104,831 Americans has this name.

What does the name Juniper mean?

Juniper means "juniper tree" and comes from English origins.

Is Juniper more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Juniper are male and 99% are female.

When was Juniper most popular?

Juniper peaked in 2022 with 2,535 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US300
All-Time Births300
1 in X1 in 1,104,831
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2022
World Rank#256,409
Male %1%
Female %99%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.