What does Jupiter mean?

God of the sky (Latin); supreme deity (Roman)

Is Jupiter a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Jupiter is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Jupiter?

It’s currently ranked #858 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Jupiter?

JOO-pi-ter · IPA: //ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər//

Jupiter Unisex

Popularity: #860 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOO-pi-ter / /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Latin; Roman mythology

Meaning

Latin: god of the sky; Roman mythology: king of the gods

Historical & Cultural Background

Jupiter is derived from the Latin word 'Iuppiter', which was the name of the chief deity in Roman mythology. He was associated with thunder and lightning and was considered the protector of the state. The planet Jupiter is named after this deity, reflecting his significance in ancient Roman culture. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages.

Trend Summary

The name Jupiter has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique names.

Variants

Jupe
Jup

International Variants

Giove (Italian)
Júpiter (Spanish)
Jupiter (German)
Jovian (English)

Famous people named Jupiter

Jupiter Hammon was an early African American poet and the first published African American writer in the United States.

Jupiter Jones is a fictional character in the film 'Jupiter Ascending', portrayed by Channing Tatum.

Fictional characters named Jupiter

Jupiter Jones is the protagonist in the film 'Jupiter Ascending', who discovers her extraordinary destiny.

Jupiter is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for his role in teaching about the solar system.

Sibling Suggestions

Mars Apollo Orion Leo Atlas Hercules

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jupiter was first seen in the United States in 1981. Jupiter has ranked as high as #1294 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jupiter has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jupiter (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	9	41%
FL	8	36%
CA	5	23%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1981	5
1992	5
1995	6
2001	5
2003	5
2008	5
2009	9
2010	8
2011	7
2012	8
2013	9
2014	20
2015	26
2016	43
2017	31
2018	47
2019	34
2020	46
2021	79
2022	65
2023	82
2024	64