Girl Name

Junko

"Japanese name where Jun (純) means pure and ko (子) means child, signifying purity and innocence."

About the Name Junko

Meaning

Japanese name where Jun (純) means pure and ko (子) means child, signifying purity and innocence.

Origin

Japanese

Gender

Girl

First Letter

J

Junko is a girl name of Japanese origin. The name means "Japanese name where Jun (純) means pure and ko (子) means child, signifying purity and innocence." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Japanese names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
#18
1960
#64
1970
#11
1980
#12
1990
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2000
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2010
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2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Junko

  • JT Junko Tabei (Japanese mountaineer, first woman to climb Mount Everest)

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