Junius Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOO-nee-us / /ˈdʒuː.ni.əs/Latin
Meaning
young; youthful
Historical & Cultural Background
Junius is derived from the Latin name 'Junius,' which is believed to be connected to the Roman goddess Juno, the protector of women and marriage. The name was used in ancient Rome and has historical significance due to its association with notable Roman figures. It has been used as both a given name and a surname throughout history.
Trend Summary
Junius has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jun
- Juno
International Variants
- Giunio (Italian)
- Junius (Latin)
Famous people named Junius
Junius Brutus: A Roman politician and military leader known for his role in the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Junius S. Morgan: An English banker and financier who was influential in the 19th century.
Junius P. Morgan: An American banker and the son of Junius S. Morgan, known for his contributions to finance.
Junius L. McCauley: An American politician who served in the state legislature.
Fictional characters named Junius
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Junius was first seen in the United States in 1880. Junius has ranked as high as #740 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Junius has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Junius (1991)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 22 |
1881 | 22 |
1882 | 23 |
1883 | 20 |
1884 | 16 |
1885 | 11 |
1886 | 13 |
1887 | 15 |
1888 | 15 |
1889 | 16 |
1890 | 16 |
1891 | 26 |
1892 | 29 |
1893 | 23 |
1894 | 28 |
1895 | 23 |
1896 | 31 |
1897 | 18 |
1898 | 20 |
1899 | 25 |
1900 | 32 |
1901 | 22 |
1902 | 23 |
1903 | 13 |
1904 | 24 |
1905 | 22 |
1906 | 23 |
1907 | 31 |
1908 | 36 |
1909 | 32 |
1910 | 42 |
1911 | 34 |
1912 | 61 |
1913 | 71 |
1914 | 83 |
1915 | 116 |
1916 | 139 |
1917 | 115 |
1918 | 127 |
1919 | 121 |
1920 | 151 |
1921 | 127 |
1922 | 133 |
1923 | 126 |
1924 | 132 |
1925 | 149 |
1926 | 130 |
1927 | 112 |
1928 | 110 |
1929 | 108 |
1930 | 81 |
1931 | 79 |
1932 | 71 |
1933 | 74 |
1934 | 73 |
1935 | 53 |
1936 | 54 |
1937 | 59 |
1938 | 50 |
1939 | 46 |
1940 | 43 |
1941 | 37 |
1942 | 60 |
1943 | 58 |
1944 | 46 |
1945 | 35 |
1946 | 47 |
1947 | 55 |
1948 | 62 |
1949 | 49 |
1950 | 64 |
1951 | 43 |
1952 | 39 |
1953 | 40 |
1954 | 43 |
1955 | 54 |
1956 | 37 |
1957 | 36 |
1958 | 29 |
1959 | 37 |
1960 | 27 |
1961 | 42 |
1962 | 28 |
1963 | 30 |
1964 | 31 |
1965 | 36 |
1966 | 23 |
1967 | 24 |
1968 | 23 |
1969 | 25 |
1970 | 25 |
1971 | 21 |
1972 | 33 |
1973 | 13 |
1974 | 22 |
1975 | 19 |
1976 | 22 |
1977 | 12 |
1978 | 14 |
1979 | 16 |
1980 | 24 |
1981 | 11 |
1982 | 17 |
1983 | 19 |
1984 | 14 |
1985 | 14 |
1986 | 12 |
1987 | 12 |
1988 | 14 |
1989 | 12 |
1990 | 15 |
1991 | 13 |
1992 | 16 |
1993 | 15 |
1994 | 7 |
1995 | 7 |
1996 | 9 |
1997 | 11 |
1998 | 10 |
1999 | 8 |
2000 | 9 |
2001 | 9 |
2002 | 11 |
2003 | 11 |
2004 | 9 |
2005 | 10 |
2006 | 10 |
2007 | 7 |
2008 | 11 |
2009 | 8 |
2010 | 13 |
2011 | 9 |
2012 | 6 |
2013 | 12 |
2014 | 5 |
2015 | 9 |
2016 | 7 |
2017 | 8 |
2018 | 6 |
2019 | 10 |
2020 | 7 |
2021 | 5 |
2022 | 8 |
2024 | 5 |