girl's name
Junko
JOON-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 122
Junko is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Junko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1971, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1926.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Junko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 12 |
How Popular Is Junko?
In 1992, Junko was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Junko Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Junko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Junko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Junko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Junko
- Japanese JOON-koh
Sibling Names for Junko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Junko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Junko
How popular is the name Junko?
In 1992, Junko was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Junko a girl's or a boy's name?
Junko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Junko?
Junko has 2 syllables.
When was Junko most popular?
Junko peaked in 1971, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.