All about the name JR

Meaning, origin, history.

Jr., often seen appended to given names, is an abbreviation for 'junior.' It's typically used to distinguish between two individuals who share the same given name but have a different relation, usually father and son.

Popularity of the name JR since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

It appears that the name Jr. was quite popular during the early to mid-twentieth century, with a peak of 43 births in 1989. However, its popularity has since declined, with only 14 births recorded in 2023. Over the course of these statistics (1915-2023), there have been a total of 1677 births with this name.