Juniper
Juniper is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “juniper tree, evergreen.” It ranked #100 in the United States in 2025. Juniper refers to the evergreen shrub whose berries flavor gin.
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how do you pronounce Juniper?
JOO-nih-per
where does the name Juniper come from?
Two routes: the tree or its berry, from the Latin iuniperus, or, in some cases, a matronymic from a form of Jennifer, from the Welsh Guinevere, reshaped by folk etymology into the tree name.
It combines the trendy botanical name movement with a playful, modern sound. Its nickname 'Junie' adds extra charm. It has jumped over 800 places since 2010.
how popular is this name?
Juniper has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 15 years since 2011. It peaked at #100 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #100 |
| 2024 | #111 |
| 2023 | #113 |
| 2022 | #113 |
| 2021 | #137 |
| 2020 | #171 |
| 2019 | #192 |
| 2018 | #280 |
| 2017 | #311 |
| 2016 | #349 |
| 2011 | #952 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Juniper fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Juniper
Juniper has historically been used for both boys and girls, unlike most botanical names. Juniper berries give gin its flavour, and the word gin comes from the Dutch name for the plant.
what are the nicknames and variants of Juniper?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Juniper?
- Juniper (botanical name)
what names are similar to Juniper?
what names go well with Juniper?
Sibling names that share Juniper's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Juniper
What does the name Juniper mean?
Juniper means “juniper tree, evergreen”.
What is the origin of the name Juniper?
Juniper comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Junipero and Ginevra.
How popular is the name Juniper?
Juniper ranked #100 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Juniper a boy or girl name?
Juniper is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Juniper?
Juniper is pronounced JOO-nih-per, with 3 syllables.
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