Juneau, a name of French origin, is derived from the Occitan word "junh" meaning "young". This name gained prominence when it was adopted by early settlers who traveled to Alaska and named their settlement Juneau in honor of the French merchant Joseph H. Juneau, who discovered gold there in 1880. Today, Juneau stands as the state capital of Alaska and is the second most populous city in the U.S. state. The name Juneau is also associated with Juneau County in Wisconsin, named after the Wisconsin politician and judge William W. Juneau.
The number of babies named Juneau has seen fluctuations over the years, with a significant increase from 9 births in 2015 to 24 in 2021. The most recent year, 2023, saw 13 births, suggesting a slight decrease from the previous year's peak. Overall, there have been 147 babies named Juneau between 2009 and 2023.