June
June is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Young, or belonging to Juno.
Origin and history
June is derived from the name of the Roman goddess Juno or the month name Junius. Although more commonly given to girls in the U.S., it has a long history of use as a masculine name as well. Recent SSA data shows it remains a rare but steadily given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,627 babies in the United States have been named June since 1880. It ranks #2126 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1586.
States where it is most popular
- NC (45.6 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
- KY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 95 |
| 1890-1900 | 111 |
| 1900-1910 | 109 |
| 1910-1920 | 439 |
| 1920-1930 | 763 |
| 1930-1940 | 561 |
| 1940-1950 | 283 |
| 1950-1960 | 211 |
| 1960-1970 | 124 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 105 |
| 2010-2019 | 162 |
| 2020-2029 | 341 |
Famous people named June
- June Jones: American Football Coach, American Football Player
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Roman month of Junius, which was named in honor of the goddess Juno.
- While historically more prevalent for females, June has maintained a continuous, modest presence as a male name in U.S. records since 1880.