June
June: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒuːn/ · /d͡ʒjuːn/
Meaning and origin of June
Root meaning: “Juno”
- A female given name transferred from the month name [in turn from English], for a girl born in June, used since the end of the 19th century.
- A male given name, or more often nickname, for a boy who is junior to someone else, especially someone with the same name, such as his father.
Etymology
From Middle English June, june, re-Latinised variants of earlier Middle English Juyn, juyng, from Old French juing, juin, from Latin iūnius, the month of the goddess Iuno (“Juno”), perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *h₂yéwHō, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂óyu (“vital force, youthful vigor”).
How popular is June?
Since 1880, 205,556 girls and 3,627 boys in the U.S. have been named June (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #39 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #522 in 1893. In 2025 it ranked #150 for girls, with 2,044 babies given the name.
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June FAQ
What does the name June mean?
June traces back to a root meaning "Juno". A female given name transferred from the month name [in turn from English], for a girl born in June, used since the end of the 19th century. A male given name, or more often nickname, for a boy who is junior to someone else, especially someone with the same name, such as his father. From Middle English June, june, re-Latinised variants of earlier Middle English Juyn, juyng, from Old French juing, juin, from Latin iūnius, the month of the goddess Iuno (“Juno”), perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *h₂yéwHō, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂óyu (“vital force, youthful vigor”).
What is the origin of the name June?
June is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name June?
Since 1880, 205,556 girls and 3,627 boys in the U.S. have been named June (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #39 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #522 in 1893. In 2025 it ranked #150 for girls, with 2,044 babies given the name.
Is June a boy or girl name?
June is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 205,556 girls and 3,627 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.