Total births
557
Boys' name · since 1980
Junaid
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 557 babies named Junaid, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4136
- among boys today
- 557
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
557 babies have been named Junaid since 1980, making it today's #4136 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Junaid recorded 557 times among boys since 1980, holding rank #4136 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #4136 among boys today
- 557 born since 1980
- 2000s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Junaid is currently the #4136 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 557 born since 1980, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4136
- among boys today
- 557
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Junaid vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4136
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Junaid was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
26 babies were named Junaid in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Junaid compares
557 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Junaid's all-time total is 52% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Junaid | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 557 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Junaid's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Junaid's full recorded timeline at 2003, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Junaid at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#4,136
Active since
1980
Junaid popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Junaid by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Junaid's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Junaid births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
61 births
- 1990s
1990s
123 births
- 2000s
2000s
133 births
- 2010s
2010s
115 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 133 births (24% of all-time use).
How Junaid compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Junaid's total volume
Junaid vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Junaid by state
Where Junaid concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 29 | 5.2% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Junaid's total US births 5.2%
Even split
29 of 557 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Junaid? ▼
Junaid has been given to 557 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4136 as of the latest data. 26 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Junaid most popular? ▼
Junaid was most popular in the 2000s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Junaid most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Junaid are New York (29 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Junaid been used? ▼
Records for Junaid go back to 1980, giving 46 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Junaid? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Junior, Junius, June, Junious, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Junaid's data
- Junaid's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (133 total births) through the 2020s (125) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Junaids (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Junaid
Nearby Names Like Junaid
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Junaid
Junior Boy
#683 42,987 births
Junius Boy
#12351 5,373 births
June Boy
#2263 3,627 births
Junious Boy
1,714 births
Jun Boy
#2968 1,452 births
Compare Junaid side by side: Junaid vs Junior Junaid vs Junius Junaid vs June
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Junaid
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1980–2025 (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. "Junaid: #4136 Boys' Name - 557 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/junaid. 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 Junaid 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 June 2026.