Junius
Junius is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Born in June, or belonging to Juno.
Origin and history
Junius is a classical Latin name historically associated with the Roman gens Junia, possibly derived from the goddess Juno or the month of June. It was commonly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, though it is rare today.
Popularity in the United States
5,373 babies in the United States have been named Junius since 1880. It ranks #1667 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- LA (36.3 %)
- VA (29.6 %)
- NC (21 %)
- SC (6.4 %)
- NY (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 173 |
| 1890-1900 | 239 |
| 1900-1910 | 258 |
| 1910-1920 | 909 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,278 |
| 1930-1940 | 640 |
| 1940-1950 | 492 |
| 1950-1960 | 422 |
| 1960-1970 | 289 |
| 1970-1980 | 197 |
| 1980-1990 | 149 |
| 1990-2000 | 111 |
| 2000-2010 | 95 |
| 2010-2019 | 85 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Junius
- Junius Brutus Booth: Actor
- Junius Scales: Activist
Fun facts
- Lucius Junius Brutus was the legendary founder of the Roman Republic.
- Letters of Junius was a famous series of political satires published in 18th-century Britain under the name Junius.