Junior
j(u)-nior
US Popularity:1516
Origin:Latin
Meaning:the younger one
Often given as a charming nickname, Junior is in fact a cute first name given to boys around the world. It may also come as no surprise that his Latin name means “the younger one.” This would make for a fabulous name for boys who are the second born and therefore your very own little one. However, we encourage you to go ahead and use this name regardless of what number child they are, it’s just too dang good not to! You may also recognize Junior as it’s often used for boys in Latin American culture, for example, Neymar Jr.
Junior Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Junior is currently #3794 on The Bump
Boy:Junior is currently #1235 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Junior is currently #1516 in U.S. births
Boy:Junior is currently #530 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1516
in 2023
+ 92
from 2022
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