Declining since 2022, #2,194 for girls today.
Popularity of Jupiter since 1981
Babies named Jupiter per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 | 24 |
| 2010s | 417 | 234 |
| 2020s | 682 | 376 |
Meaning & origin
Jupiter, the name of the king of the Roman gods and the largest planet in the solar system, has been used as a given name since at least the Renaissance but remained rare until the 2010s. U.S. Social Security data shows it first recorded in 2012, with a surge in popularity peaking in 2022. By 2025, the name ranked 2,194, with about 1 in 19,134 newborns receiving it, a decline from its peak year. Its popularity is not a revival of an older trend but a modern adoption driven by celestial and mythological names. Top states include GA, NC, and FL, suggesting a regional preference in the South and Southeast. The name's powerful mythological associations and gender-neutral quality make it a distinctive choice for contemporary families.
Jupiter is the Latin name for the king of the gods in Roman mythology, derived from the Proto-Indo-European *dyeu-pater (sky father). The name was brought into English via the planet Jupiter, which was named after the god. As a given name, Jupiter has been used sparingly since the Renaissance but saw a notable increase in the 21st century, especially in the United States.
Where Jupiter is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jup, Jupi
Variants: Juppiter
Sibling names for Jupiter
Names that share Jupiter's style, for a brother or sister.
