Juno
Juno: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/
Meaning and origin of Juno
Root meaning: “she of heavenly authority”
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Middle English Juno, from Latin Iūnō of uncertain origin. One hypothesis is derivation from Proto-Indo-European *dyúh₃onh₂- (“she of heavenly authority”), from *dyew- (“sky, heaven”) + *-Hō (“burden, authority”), reflecting her role as goddess of rulers. Another is derivation from Proto-Indo-European *h₂yúh₃onh₂- (“the young goddess”), from *h₂eyu- (“long time, lifetime”) + *-Hō (“burden, authority”), making it cognate with Latin iuvenis (“young”). Both would have produced the unattested early Latin form *Iuvō, declined with the root Iūn- and eventually normalized to Iūnō.
How popular is Juno?
Since 1880, 1,770 girls and 437 boys in the U.S. have been named Juno (80% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1252 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2500 in 2025. In 2025, 233 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Juno FAQ
What does the name Juno mean?
Juno traces back to a root meaning "she of heavenly authority". A female given name. From Middle English Juno, from Latin Iūnō of uncertain origin. One hypothesis is derivation from Proto-Indo-European *dyúh₃onh₂- (“she of heavenly authority”), from *dyew- (“sky, heaven”) + *-Hō (“burden, authority”), reflecting her role as goddess of rulers. Another is derivation from Proto-Indo-European *h₂yúh₃onh₂- (“the young goddess”), from *h₂eyu- (“long time, lifetime”) + *-Hō (“burden, authority”), making it cognate with Latin iuvenis (“young”). Both would have produced the unattested early Latin form *Iuvō, declined with the root Iūn- and eventually normalized to Iūnō.
What is the origin of the name Juno?
Juno is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Juno?
Since 1880, 1,770 girls and 437 boys in the U.S. have been named Juno (80% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1252 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2500 in 2025. In 2025, 233 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Juno a boy or girl name?
Juno is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,770 girls and 437 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.