Where does the name June come from?

June is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is June a boy or a girl name?

June is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 98% of children given the name June are girls and 2% are boys.

How popular is the name June in 2023?

June ranks #171 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1925 with 6,723 babies.

How do you pronounce June?

June is pronounced JOON (1 syllable).

A name from Latin · Girl

June

From the month, in turn named for the Roman goddess Juno — queen of the gods and patroness of marriage. A bright single-syllable nature name with a vintage 1920s feel.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

201,615 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

1,780 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

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JFrom the month, in turn named for the Roman goddess Juno — queen of the gods and patroness of marriage. A bright single-syllable nature name with a vintage 1920s feel.

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People often ask about June.

What does the name June mean?: June means from the month, in turn named for the Roman goddess Juno — queen of the gods and patroness of marriage. A bright single-syllable nature name with a vintage 1920s feel.
Where does the name June come from?: June is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is June a boy or a girl name?: June is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 98% of children given the name June are girls and 2% are boys.
How popular is the name June in 2023?: June ranks #171 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1925 with 6,723 babies.
How do you pronounce June?: June is pronounced JOON (1 syllable).

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.