Jr

Boy name

Jr has been given to 1,729 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1989.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,729

Peak year

1989 (43 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▼ -17%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jr — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jogirl

180,911 babies since 1881

Jcboy

1,847 babies since 1913

Jdboy

1,449 babies since 1914

Jruunisex

1,083 babies since 2013

Jjboy

767 babies since 1963

Jbboy

644 babies since 1914

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Durellboy

1,742 babies since 1913

Stefonboy

1,715 babies since 1960

Jashuaboy

1,710 babies since 1971

FAQ

How popular is the name Jr?

Jr has been given to 1,729 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jr peak?

Jr peaked in 1989, when 43 babies were given the name.

Is Jr a girl or boy name?

Jr is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Jr are boys).

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