June
June is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Derived from the month name, referencing Juno, the Roman goddess of youth and marriage.
Origin and history
June is a traditional English month name derived from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods. It became popular as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a classic, widely recognized choice for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
205,556 babies in the United States have been named June since 1880. It ranks #196 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #165.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.4 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 315 |
| 1890-1900 | 788 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,556 |
| 1910-1920 | 19,244 |
| 1920-1930 | 56,482 |
| 1930-1940 | 40,745 |
| 1940-1950 | 25,168 |
| 1950-1960 | 21,101 |
| 1960-1970 | 11,233 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,518 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,744 |
| 1990-2000 | 967 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,836 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,253 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,606 |
Famous people named June
- June Carter Cash: Singer, Songwriter
- June Lockhart: Actress
- June Foray: Voice Actress
Fun facts
- The month of June was named in honor of Juno, the ancient Roman goddess who protected women and marriage.
- June was a top 100 name for U.S. girls during the 1920s and 1930s.