The nameJune
June is a girl's name taken from the month, named after the Roman goddess Juno. It is rising again in the United States.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
June comes from the month of June, Latin Iunius, named after Juno, queen of the gods and protector of marriage.
Origin
English. June became a first name in the 20th century, alongside April and May.
History
June was popular in the 1920s and 1930s, reaching the American top 40. It has come back in recent years.
Did you know?
- June Carter co-wrote Ring of Fire, one of the biggest hits of her future husband Johnny Cash, in 1963.
Famous people named June
- June Carter Cash, singer
- June Whitfield, actress
- June Allyson, actress
Popularity of the name June
June in the United States
June was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 57,246 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named June. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1925. Half of all babies named June in the United States were born before 1934, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,779 births a year on average, against 1,319 in the five years before.
June in the United Kingdom
June was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 264 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named June. Half of all babies named June in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 45 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
June in Ireland
June in France
June in Belgium
June in Norway
Sibling names for June
Names from the same generation as June, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name June mean?
June comes from the month of June, Latin Iunius, named after Juno, queen of the gods and protector of marriage.
What is the origin of the name June?
English. June became a first name in the 20th century, alongside April and May.
Is June a girl's or a boy's name?
June is a girl's name.
How popular is the name June?
In 2024, June was the 152nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,956 births.
What are good sibling names for June?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Olive, Willow, Evie and Hazel for a sister, Bennett, Everett, Weston and Rowan for a brother.
Who are famous people named June?
June Carter Cash, singer; June Whitfield, actress; June Allyson, actress.