Junius
Pronunciation: [ j-OON-ee-ihs ]
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Junius first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,373 babies have been named Junius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Junius is past its peak , currently ranked #29,971 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,971
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Junius
Junius is a boy name .
Junius is currently ranked #29,971 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Junius include Jun, Juni, Juniy, Juniie, Juy, Juie, and Junkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Junius include Junior, Juniper . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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