The nameJunior
Junior is an English-style boy's name, given steadily in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
It comes from the Latin junior, "younger". It first referred to a son who bears his father's name.
Origin
Latin, through English.
History
Found in France since 1908, Junior rose in the 2000s and peaked around 2020. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Junior
Junior in France
Junior was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 565 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Junior. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Junior in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 59 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Junior mean?
It comes from the Latin junior, "younger". It first referred to a son who bears his father's name.
What is the origin of the name Junior?
Latin, through English.
Is Junior a girl's or a boy's name?
Junior is a boy's name.