How Many People Are Named Junko?

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

Junko
Very Rare
Japanese

Junko means 'pure' in Japanese, making it a name rich in cultural significance. Only 100 people named Junko live in the US today, representing just 1 in 3,304,001 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1971 with 14 births.

~100
Living in US
1 in 3,304,001
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Refined Gentle Composed
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

54,091
Worldwide Bearers
#17,278
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
48,754
🇺🇸 United States
3,267
🇧🇷 Brazil
462
🇹🇭 Thailand
313
🇦🇺 Australia
221
🇬🇧 England
133
🇨🇦 Canada
126
🇩🇪 Germany
121
🇫🇷 France
73
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
68

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
100 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
92
Would be 30–60 (79%)
24
Would be over 60 (21%)

All 116 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: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
58
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
99

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

📜 Junko Through the Generations

Junko's journey through the generations reflects a stable presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1971 when 14 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 100 individuals named Junko living in the country, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that the name is favored among middle-aged adults, with only a small percentage of those under 30 or over 60 bearing the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 16

✨ Similar Names to Junko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Junko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Junko

How Many People Have the Name Junko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 100 people in the United States currently share the name Junko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,304,001 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Junko a Common or Rare Name?

Junko 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 Junko Mean?

Junko means "pure" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Junko in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Junko Most Popular?

The name Junko reached peak popularity in 1971, with 14 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 Junko?

Approximately 100 people named Junko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 116. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,304,001 Americans.

Is Junko a rare name?

Junko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,304,001 Americans has this name.

What does the name Junko mean?

Junko means "pure" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Junko more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Junko are male and 100% are female.

When was Junko most popular?

Junko peaked in 1971 with 14 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 US100
All-Time Births116
1 in X1 in 3,304,001
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1971
World Rank#17,278
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.