Jupiter
Jupiter is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Sky father or supreme god.
Origin and history
Jupiter is derived from Latin roots meaning 'supreme sky father' or 'god of the sky', historically representing the king of the gods in Roman mythology. Historically rare in the United States, it has seen a notable increase in modern usage, particularly as an celestial and mythological choice. Today it functions as a distinct, modern unisex name.
Popularity in the United States
650 babies in the United States have been named Jupiter since 1880. It ranks #4026 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1552.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.6 %)
- TX (32.9 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 234 |
| 2020-2029 | 376 |
Fun facts
- Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, named after the ancient Roman god of the sky and thunder.
- The name traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning 'dyeu-pater', which translates to 'sky father'.
- Over half of all published U.S. male birth records for the name Jupiter have occurred since 2020.