June
joo-n
US Popularity:386
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Young; Sixth month of the year; Committed to Juno
June is a gender-neutral name of Latin, Old French, and Middle English origins. Coming from the sixth month of the year on the Gregorian calendar, June can make a great choice to celebrate your little one joining your family during the summer. This short, sweet moniker can also come from the Old French word jeune, meaning "young" and helping baby stick to their youthful spirit. In addition, June is derived from Juno, a powerful Roman goddess who was considered the protector of marriage and childbirth. June is also a nickname for Juniper, Junia, and Junior, offering a variety of unique and youthful iterations to choose from.
Famous People Named June
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- June Carter CashMusician, Singer
Common Nicknames for June
Love the name June, but want to make it extra special? Here are super-cool nicknames for baby. You’ll have tons of fun finding the one that fits your sweet kiddo just right!
How Popular Is The Name June?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:June is currently #325 on The Bump
Boy:June is currently #189 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:June is currently #236 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:June is currently #386 in U.S. births
Boy:June is currently #2000 in U.S. births
Girl:June is currently #171 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#171
in 2023
+ 1
from 2022
Sources
House of Names, June History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Merriam-Webster, June, noun
Online Etymology Dictionary, June, August 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Juno, August 2023
SurnameDB, Last name: June
Britannica, Juno, Roman goddess, August 2023
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