Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Juniper.
National Rank (2025)
#100
All-Time Peak Rank
#100 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
21,856
Unisex Distribution1.2% Boy / 98.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Juniper Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Juniper
According to SSA data, Juniper achieved its highest historical rank of #100 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 2,618 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 251.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 32 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Juniper scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+251.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,618Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
1yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
32Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:5
1970s:126
1980s:32
1990s:74
2000s:619
2010s:7,356
2020s:13,644
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJu-ni-per
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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