June: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JOON · 1 syllable
June means “the month of June, after the goddess Juno”, from Latin.
From Middle English June, june, re-Latinised variants of earlier Middle English Juyn, juyng, from Old French juing, juin, from Latin iunius, the month of the goddess Iuno (“Juno”), perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *h2yewHo, from Proto-Indo-European *h2oyu (“vital force, youthful vigor”).
- Meaning
- the month of June, after the goddess Juno
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- JOON
- US rank (2025)
- #150
- US babies a year
- about 1,889 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1920
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Nature
How popular is June?
June was the #150 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,044 babies. It’s rising: up 108% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1920.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #150 |
| England & Wales | #894 |
| Ireland | #527 |
| France | #201 |
| Norway | #237 |
| Canada | #225 |
| Australia | #337 |
How old are people named June?
Half of US adults named June are older than 72; most are between 35 and 92. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like June
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Rosalie
- Vivian
- Jane
- Maxine
- Marcella
- Vera
- Lucille
- Virginia
- Sylvia
- Loretta
- Elois
- Roma
- Rosemary
- Rosaline
- Frances
- Geraldine
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Questions about June
What does the name June mean?
June means “the month of June, after the goddess Juno”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce June?
June is pronounced JOON.
How popular is the name June?
June was the #150 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,044 babies. It’s rising: up 108% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1920.
How old are people named June?
Half of US adults named June are older than 72. Most are between 35 and 92.