Juniper
Juniper is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Juniper tree; evergreen shrub.
Origin and history
Juniper is derived from the Latin word 'iuniperus', referring to the evergreen shrub or tree. Historically rare as a given name in the United States, it experienced a dramatic surge in popularity during the 2010s and 2020s. Today, it is a favored choice among modern parents seeking nature-inspired names.
Popularity in the United States
21,856 babies in the United States have been named Juniper since 1880. It ranks #1001 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #124.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.5 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- WA (5.5 %)
- OR (4.5 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 126 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 74 |
| 2000-2010 | 619 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,356 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,644 |
Nicknames
June, Junie, Juu
Fun facts
- Juniper entered the top 1,000 U.S. female names for the first time in 2011 and quickly reached the top 200.
- The name was boosted in mid-century cultural awareness by the 1967 song 'Jennifer Juniper' by Donovan and the 1939 novel 'The Fair American'.