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
Meaning & origin
Juniper comes from the evergreen juniper shrub, via the Latin juniperus — a fresh, botanical name.
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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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.