Total births
24
Unisex name · since 1979
Ju
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 24 babies named Ju, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1979–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
24 girls have been named Ju since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ju has been recorded 24 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 1999.
- 24 total births
- 1979–1999 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 girls have been named Ju since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1999.
- 24
- total births
- 1979–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Ju was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
7 babies were named Ju in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Ju's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ju splits its recorded history at 1992: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ju at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Ju popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–1999
- Peak year (1979)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Ju popularity over time - boys
12 total births recorded since 1997 (Ju as boys' name)
Ju by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ju's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Ju births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 12 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ju? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 24 babies named Ju. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 7 births.
When was Ju most popular? ▼
Ju was most popular in the 1990s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Is Ju a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ju is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 24 births, and as a boy's name it has 12 births.
How long has the name Ju been used? ▼
Ju has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 21 years of data through 1999.
What names are similar to Ju? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Julie, Julia, Judith, Judy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
Keep exploring Ju
Nearby Names Like Ju
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ju
Julie Girl
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Julia Girl
#116 476,250 births
Judith Girl
#830 454,714 births
Judy Girl
#1648 382,979 births
Juanita Girl
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Compare Ju side by side: Ju vs Julie Ju vs Julia Ju vs Judith
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–1999 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ju: Baby Name Since 1979 - 24 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ju. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ju draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.