Juvenal
Juvenal is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful or belonging to youth.
Origin and history
Juvenal is a masculine name derived from the Roman family name Juvenalis, which roots in the Latin word for youthful. It is famously associated with the ancient Roman satirical poet Decimus Junius Juvenalis. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinct classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,267 babies in the United States have been named Juvenal since 1880. It ranks #3431 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- CA (78.2 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
- IL (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 44 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 116 |
| 1980-1990 | 197 |
| 1990-2000 | 349 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 150 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Juvenal
- Juvenal: poet, satirist
Fun facts
- The name was borne by Juvenal, a famous 1st–2nd century Roman poet known for his Satires.
- It derives directly from the Latin word 'iuvenis', meaning young.