Junius
Meaning
“An ancient Roman family name, gens Junia, possibly tied to the goddess Juno or to Latin iuniores, the younger ones.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Junius peaked in the 1890s and the 1920s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Junius
People given the name Junius in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Junius deep dive
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