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Juneau

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Pronounced JOO-noh /ˈdΚ’u.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Juneau, the capital of Alaska β€” named for the gold prospector Joseph Juneau (a French surname, from a pet of Jean, 'God is gracious'); a place-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A place-name (Alaska's capital): Juneau honors a French surname. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'JOO-noh').
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Origin LowFrench, American
MeaningFrom Juneau, the capital of Alaska β€” named for the gold prospector Joseph Juneau (a French surname, from a pet of Jean, 'God is gracious'); a place-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7936 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 86

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202420132025

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 β€” named for the gold prospector Joseph Juneau, whose French surname derives from a pet of Jean, 'God is gracious' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern place-name (said 'JOO-noh'; nickname June).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-place-name at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Juneau is the capital of Alaska, named for the prospector Joseph Juneau (a French surname from a pet of Jean, 'God is gracious') β€” a crisp, modern place-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JOO-noh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References β€” Juneau β€” place-name; routes layered

Variations

JunoJuneaux

Nicknames

June

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Juneau mean?

Juneau is a place-name (Alaska's capital), named for the prospector Joseph Juneau (a French surname); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Juneau?

It's said JOO-noh /ˈdΚ’u.noʊ/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Juneau a boy or girl name?

Juneau is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Juneau?

Juneau is a very rare name in the U.S.

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