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Juneau

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Pronounced JOO-noh /ˈdʒu.noʊ/High

Meaning: After Juneau, the capital of Alaska — named for the French-Canadian prospector Joe Juneau (a surname, from a form of June/Junot); also echoes June; a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The city of Juneau, Alaska: Juneau is a place-name. Crisp, breezy, and modern.
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningAfter Juneau, the capital of Alaska — named for the French-Canadian prospector Joe Juneau (a surname, from a form of June/Junot); also echoes June; a place-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#5631 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 185

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120092025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Juneau comes from Juneau, the capital of Alaska — named for the French-Canadian prospector Joe Juneau (a surname, from a form of June/Junot); it also echoes June (we note the place). A crisp, breezy place-name (said 'JOO-noh'; nickname June).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern place-name. Rare, the-city-of-Juneau at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Juneau, the capital of Alaska, was named for the French-Canadian prospector Joe Juneau — a crisp, breezy place-name that also echoes June (we note the place; said 'JOO-noh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Juneau — place-name noted

Variations

JunoJune

Nicknames

June

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Juneau mean?

Juneau is the capital of Alaska, named for the prospector Joe Juneau; it also echoes June. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Juneau?

It's said JOO-noh /ˈdʒu.noʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Juneau a boy or girl name?

Juneau is used here as a girl's name; as a place-name it suits either.

How popular is Juneau?

Juneau is a rare name in the U.S.

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