Junko

Girl name

Junko has been given to 117 babies in the U.S. since 1926. It peaked in 1971.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

117

Peak year

1971 (14 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1926

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Junko.

117 babies since 1958

117 babies since 1959

117 babies since 1967

117 babies since 1968

117 babies since 1969

117 babies since 1971

117 babies since 1974

117 babies since 1976

How popular is the name Junko?

Junko has been given to 117 babies in the U.S. since 1926. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Junko peak?

Junko peaked in 1971, when 14 babies were given the name.

Is Junko a girl or boy name?

Junko is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Junko are girls).

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