Juvenal
A male given name from Latin.
Every Juvenal since 1922 — 1,267 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Juvenal
Juvenal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,569 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 1,267 American babies have been named Juvenal. Its peak came in 1991, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Juvenal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Juvenal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,569 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,375 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,214 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,308 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,347 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,270 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,972 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,199 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,657 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,471 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,869 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,774 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,433 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,142 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,799 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,598 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,667 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,626 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,317 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,727 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,571 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,409 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,405 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,858 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,658 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,849 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,274 |
| 1990 | 39 | #1,958 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,017 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,486 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,699 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,491 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,114 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,211 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,342 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,182 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,548 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,299 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,283 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Juvenal
- Juvenal Writer · 50–200
- Juvenal Amarijo Soccer player · 1923–2009
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Juvenal mean?
A male given name from Latin.
How popular is the name Juvenal in 2025?
Juvenal ranked #8,569 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Juvenal?
1,267 babies have been named Juvenal in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Juvenal most popular?
Juvenal peaked in 1991, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Juvenal a boy or girl name?
Juvenal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Juvenal rising or falling?
Juvenal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Juvenal?
Well-known people named Juvenal include Juvenal (writer), Juvenal Amarijo (soccer player).