Jupiter
From Latin Iūpiter (“father Jove”), from Proto-Italic *djous patēr (literally “sky father”) (cognate with Ancient Greek Ζεῦ πάτερ (Zeû páter, “father Zeus”)), from…
Every Jupiter since 1981 — 1,749 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jupiter
Jupiter is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,205 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,749 American babies have been named Jupiter — about 63% girls and 37% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 209 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 Jupiter stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jupiter year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | #2,205 | 37 | #3,212 |
| 2024 | 92 | #2,088 | 66 | #2,199 |
| 2023 | 120 | #1,716 | 82 | #1,919 |
| 2022 | 136 | #1,562 | 66 | #2,207 |
| 2021 | 130 | #1,616 | 79 | #1,922 |
| 2020 | 120 | #1,700 | 46 | #2,706 |
| 2019 | 109 | #1,855 | 34 | #3,390 |
| 2018 | 85 | #2,198 | 47 | #2,650 |
| 2017 | 90 | #2,137 | 32 | #3,483 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,403 | 43 | #2,813 |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,630 | 26 | #4,028 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,755 | 20 | #4,773 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,437 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,125 | 8 | #9,277 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,175 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,224 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,653 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #13,548 |
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| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,790 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,445 |
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| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,320 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jupiter mean?
From Latin Iūpiter (“father Jove”), from Proto-Italic *djous patēr (literally “sky father”) (cognate with Ancient Greek Ζεῦ πάτερ (Zeû páter, “father Zeus”)), from *djous (“day, sky”) + *patēr (“father”), from Proto-Indo-European…
How popular is the name Jupiter in 2025?
Jupiter ranked #2,205 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jupiter?
1,749 babies have been named Jupiter in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jupiter most popular?
Jupiter peaked in 2021, when 209 newborns received the name.
Is Jupiter a boy or girl name?
Jupiter is used for both: about 63% of babies named Jupiter have been girls and 37% boys.
Is the name Jupiter rising or falling?
Jupiter is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.