Juniper
Latin girl's name meaning “the juniper tree”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- the juniper tree
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #113
- Born in 2023
- 2,391
- Peak year
- 2024 (#111)
Meaning & origin
Juniper comes from the evergreen juniper shrub, via the Latin juniperus — a fresh, botanical name.
Is Juniper a Latin name?
Yes — Juniper is a Latin name meaning "the juniper tree". Juniper comes from the evergreen juniper shrub, via the Latin juniperus — a fresh, botanical name. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Juniper ranked #113 for girls. It has risen about 526 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,391 US girls were given the name Juniper.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #111 in 2024
“Unranked” means Juniper was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Juniper
Juniper is spelled J-U-N-I-P-E-R — 7 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
June, Junie
Juniper: frequently asked questions
What does the name Juniper mean?
Juniper is a Latin name meaning "the juniper tree". Juniper comes from the evergreen juniper shrub, via the Latin juniperus — a fresh, botanical name.
Where does the name Juniper come from?
Juniper is of Latin origin. Juniper comes from the evergreen juniper shrub, via the Latin juniperus — a fresh, botanical name.
Is Juniper a boy or a girl name?
Juniper is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Juniper?
In 2023, 2,391 US girls were given the name Juniper.
Is Juniper a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Juniper ranked #113 for girls. It has risen about 526 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Juniper?
Common nicknames for Juniper include June, Junie.
How do you spell Juniper?
Juniper is spelled J-U-N-I-P-E-R — 7 letters.
How common is the name Juniper?
In 2023, 2,391 US girls were given the name Juniper. In the latest US data, Juniper ranked #113 for girls. It has risen about 526 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Juniper a Latin name?
Yes — Juniper is a Latin name meaning "the juniper tree". Juniper comes from the evergreen juniper shrub, via the Latin juniperus — a fresh, botanical name. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Juniper mean in Latin?
In Latin, Juniper means "the juniper tree". Juniper comes from the evergreen juniper shrub, via the Latin juniperus — a fresh, botanical name.
Is Juniper a Roman name?
Juniper is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "the juniper tree".