Juniper
How to say it: JOON-ih-pur · /ˈdʒunɪpər/
From Latin 'juniperus', the evergreen shrub/tree; used as a given name from the 2010s.
Juniper was the 123rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,618 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #64 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #123 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,618 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,266 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #64 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost unknown before recent decades, Juniper reached its high in the 2020s. Growth is expected to continue from here.
What goes with it
Fresh and leafy across three syllables, Juniper feels like a nature name with soft crispness. Willow and Wren share its outdoor charm.
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Nicknames
- Juni
- Junie
- June
- Jupe
Honouring a Juniper in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Juniper is about 1 in 53.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #251.
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