Juniper
Meaningjuniper tree · Latin
- US rank
- #100
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #100 in 2025
2,618 babies were named Juniper in the US in 2025. It has climbed 71 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
US births per million boys, 2012–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Juniper you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 614 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Juniper, 2,618 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Juniper would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJuniper first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearJuniper is at its all-time high right now: #100 in 2025.
- Then vs nowJuniper is 128× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 614.
- TrendJuniper has climbed 71 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #100. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJuniper is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #12, followed by Oregon (#13) and Montana (#15). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Juniper means “juniper tree”.
About the name Juniper
Juniper is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “juniper tree”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-per”. US birth records list Juniper for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 48 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #100 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #100, with 2,618 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 8.3 | 120,773 girls |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 529,101 girls |
| 1990s | 4.2 | 239,234 girls |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,057 girls |
| 2010s | 424 | 2,358 girls |
| 2020s | 1,403 | 713 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.6 | 178,571 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 58,196 boys |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Juniper
What does the name Juniper mean?
Juniper means “juniper tree” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Juniper?
Juniper has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Juniper a boy or girl name?
Juniper is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Juniper?
Juniper ranked #100 for US girls in 2025, given to 2,618 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#100).