Total births
1,314
Girls' name · since 1912
Junita
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,314 babies named Junita, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,314
- total births
- 1912–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Junita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,314 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Junita recorded 1,314 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1992.
- 1,314 total births
- 1912–1992 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,314 girls have been named Junita since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1992.
- 1,314
- total births
- 1912–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Junita was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
41 babies were named Junita in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Junita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Junita's full recorded timeline at 1952, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1926 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Junita at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Junita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1992
- Peak year (1926)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Junita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Junita's strongest decade.
294 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Junita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 109
1910s
109 births
- 1920s
1920s
294 births
- 1930s
1930s
241 births
- 1940s
1940s
168 births
- 1950s
1950s
139 births
- 1960s
1960s
132 births
- 1970s
1970s
122 births
- 1980s 92
1980s
92 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 294 births (22% of all-time use).
How Junita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Junita's total volume
Junita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Junita by state
Where Junita concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 32 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 23 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.4% |
Mississippi share of Junita's total US births 2.4%
Even split
32 of 1,314 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Junita appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Junita? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 1,314 babies named Junita. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 41 births.
When was Junita most popular? ▼
Junita was most popular in the 1920s decade with 294 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Junita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Junita are Mississippi (32 births), Arkansas (23 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Junita been used? ▼
Records for Junita go back to 1912, giving 81 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Junita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include June, Juniper, Junie, Juno, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Junita's data
- Junita's decade-level peak was the 1920s (294 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Junitas (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Junita
Nearby Names Like Junita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Junita
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Juniper Girl
#111 21,856 births
Junie Girl
#1743 1,884 births
Juno Girl
#1385 1,770 births
Junia Girl
#2389 1,330 births
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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, 1912–1992 (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. "Junita: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,314 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/junita. 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 Junita 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.