Juniper

Juniper is a unisex name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,479 babies in the United States.

Juniper at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Juniper

Juniper belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Juniper first appears in Social Security records in 1969 and has been given to 19,452 babies since 1880, including 2,479 in 2024.

Juniper in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Babies named Juniper in 2024
2,479
Total since 1880
19,452

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Juniper mean?

The meaning of Juniper is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Juniper a boy or girl name?

Juniper is a unisex name. In 2024, 2,479 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Juniper?

Juniper comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Juniper?

Juniper is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1969 and has been given to 19,452 babies since 1880.

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