Junious
Junious is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Born in June or sacred to Juno.
Origin and history
Junious is an American variant of the Roman family name Junius, which is historically tied to the month of June or the goddess Juno. It enjoyed moderate usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but it has become exceedingly rare today.
Popularity in the United States
1,714 babies in the United States have been named Junious since 1880. It ranks #3074 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- VA (41.9 %)
- NC (40.3 %)
- SC (7.2 %)
- LA (4.2 %)
- AR (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 47 |
| 1890-1900 | 40 |
| 1900-1910 | 85 |
| 1910-1920 | 302 |
| 1920-1930 | 434 |
| 1930-1940 | 245 |
| 1940-1950 | 162 |
| 1950-1960 | 152 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 15 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Junious
- Junious 'Buck' Buchanan: American football player
Nicknames
Junie, June
Fun facts
- Junious developed as a variant spelling of the ancient Roman gens name Junius.
- The name was most commonly given in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.