Junaid
Every Junaid since 1980 — 557 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Junaid
Junaid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,462 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 557 American babies have been named Junaid. Its peak came in 2024, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Junaid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Junaid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,462 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,138 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,975 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,779 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,700 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,129 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,705 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,525 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,928 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,184 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,358 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,155 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,809 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,240 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,174 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,222 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,997 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,919 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,942 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,755 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,974 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,155 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,601 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,013 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,438 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,654 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,185 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,508 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,891 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Junaid in 2025?
Junaid ranked #4,462 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Junaid?
557 babies have been named Junaid in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Junaid most popular?
Junaid peaked in 2024, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Junaid a boy or girl name?
Junaid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Junaid rising or falling?
Junaid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.