Juniper

Rank 114th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Juniper was 114th most popular baby name for girls and 275th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,508 babies were named Juniper in the United States. The gender distribution for "Juniper" is 98.6% female and 1.4% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,340 babies in the United States were named Juniper. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Juniper is around 6 to 7 years old.

The name "Juniper" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Juniper include June and Juni.

Juniper Meaning & Origin

Juniper is a name that refers to an evergreen shrub or tree, symbolizing protection, strength and fertility, or it can also bring to mind a refreshing, botanical scent, giving a strong association with nature and tranquility.

The name Juniper is described as mystical, friendly and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Juniper is pronounced ju-nee-per in English. The name Juniper has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Juniper

  • The name Juniper is not only used for people, but is also the name of a genus of coniferous trees and shrubs in the cypress family.

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

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