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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Junot — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Juno|Junyper
FrenchBoy→ Stable

Junot

JOO-no · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13020 in 2020

Peak: #13020 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13020 in 2020

Peak: #13020 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162020

Rank #13020 · Falling since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
French OriginSpanish InfluenceSurname-as-GivenStrong2-syllableVintageLiteraryRareMilitary HeritageLatin Root
Character
strategic thinkingdisciplined resolvecommanding presenceanalytical mind
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Junots

imaginativeboldintrospectiveculturally-rootedinnovative
STRONG
High confidence

Junot is a French boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Junot at a Glance
Meaning:From French Junot, a surname adopted as given name. Associated with Andoche Junot, French general. Diminutive quality suggests 'young' or 'junior'.
Language root:French · Spanish · Latin
Peak rank:#13020 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Junot Díaz
Author & Pulitzer Prize Winner
Similar Sound
JulioJuno◈Jude◈JonahJunius
Similar Style
MateoDiegoMarcoEzraDashiell
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Junot
ElenaRafaelLuciaMiguelSophiaAlejandro
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Junot · Overview
Summary

Junot is a French boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Vintage character
Junot carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
junot.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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