Juniper
Juniper: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Juniper
- A unisex given name from English.
- A female given name from English.
- A male given name from English.
Etymology
A topographic surname from juniper. In some cases matronymic from an equivalent of Jennifer influenced by folk etymology.
How popular is Juniper?
Since 1880, 21,856 girls and 261 boys in the U.S. have been named Juniper (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #100 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #3191 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #100 for girls, with 2,646 babies given the name.
Names similar to Juniper
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Sibling name ideas for Juniper
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Juniper FAQ
What does the name Juniper mean?
A unisex given name from English. A female given name from English. A male given name from English. A topographic surname from juniper. In some cases matronymic from an equivalent of Jennifer influenced by folk etymology.
What is the origin of the name Juniper?
Juniper is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Juniper?
Since 1880, 21,856 girls and 261 boys in the U.S. have been named Juniper (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #100 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #3191 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #100 for girls, with 2,646 babies given the name.
Is Juniper a boy or girl name?
Juniper is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 21,856 girls and 261 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.