Yunior Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYOO-nee-or / /ˈjun.jɔr/Spanish; English
Meaning
young; youthful (Spanish); variant of Junior (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Spanish, Yunior is derived from 'junior,' often used to denote a younger person or son. In English-speaking contexts, it serves as a variant of Junior, commonly used as a suffix to distinguish between fathers and sons with the same name.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Junior
- Junie
International Variants
- Júnior (Portuguese)
- Júnior (Spanish)
Famous people named Yunior
Yunior García — Cuban writer.
Yunior Martínez — Dominican baseball player.
Fictional characters named Yunior
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yunior was first seen in the United States in 1993. Yunior has ranked as high as #1365 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Florida, California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Yunior has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yunior (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 |