Juvenal
Meaningyouthful · Latin
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,798 in 1991
9 babies were named Juvenal in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,362 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Famous Juvenal
Juvenal Amarijo
Brazilian footballer (1923-2009)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Juvenal, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Juvenal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJuvenal first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #1,798. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJuvenal was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 93,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendJuvenal has climbed 2,362 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Juvenal means “youthful”.
About the name Juvenal
Juvenal is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “youthful”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-nal”. US birth records list Juvenal for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 80 of those 104 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #1,798 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 869,565 boys |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 1940s | 2.2 | 460,829 boys |
| 1950s | 2.2 | 458,716 boys |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 289,855 boys |
| 1970s | 7.1 | 140,647 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 93,897 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 55,928 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 82,305 boys |
| 2010s | 8.0 | 125,628 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 191,693 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Juvenal
What does the name Juvenal mean?
Juvenal means “youthful” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Juvenal?
Juvenal has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Juvenal a boy or girl name?
Juvenal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Juvenal?
Juvenal ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#1,798).