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Jupiter

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Pronounced JOO-pih-tuhr /ˈd͡ʒu.pɪ.təɹ/Medium

Meaning: FatherMedium

In 30 seconds: Jupiter is the name of the chief god of Roman mythology, understood to mean 'father'.
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Origin MediumRoman Mythology
MeaningFather
U.S. rank (2024)#2085 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births92 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,015

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220122024

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

History & Origin

In Roman myth Jupiter was the sky god and king of the gods, his name carrying the sense of 'father' as a ruling, paternal figure. The form survives in spellings like the Spanish Júpiter. As a given name it draws on that mythic, planetary weight rather than a family tradition.

The early American poet Jupiter Hammon, the first published African American writer, carried the name in the eighteenth century, showing its long history as a personal name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jupiter is 'father', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jupiter — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Júpiter

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jupiter Hammon (1711–c.1806)
    American poet, the first published African American writer, who lived enslaved on Long Island, New York.

If you like Jupiter…

Juno— Another Roman deity name used today, paired with Jupiter in myth.
Diana— A Roman goddess name in the same mythological pool.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jupiter mean?

Jupiter is usually explained as meaning 'father' and is most often linked with Roman Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Jupiter?

It's commonly said JOO-pih-tuhr /ˈd͡ʒu.pɪ.təɹ/.

Is Jupiter a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jupiter is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jupiter?

In 2024, Jupiter ranked #2085 in the U.S. for girls, with 92 births recorded.