June Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
June is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell June?
June is spelled J-U-N-E. The name has 4 letters.
June at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- June is derived from the Latin word “Iunius”, which is associated with the Roman goddess Juno.
- Origin
- June is commonly associated with the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, named after the Roman goddess Juno.
- Pronunciation
- JOON · 1 syllable
June Popularity in 2025
Rank#150
Recorded Births1,978
Rank#2,167
Recorded Births66
- Girls usage rose 2 places to #150 and recorded 15 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 94 places to #2,167 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name June Mean?
June is derived from the Latin word “Iunius”, which is associated with the Roman goddess Juno.
Origin: June is commonly associated with the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, named after the Roman goddess Juno.
How Do You Pronounce June?
PronunciationJOON
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name June?
- History
- The name June has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the late 19th century, often inspired by the month name.
June Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,978 | #150 |
| 2025 | Boys | 66 | #2,167 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,963 | #152 |
| 2024 | Boys | 63 | #2,261 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,703 | #171 |
| 2023 | Boys | 77 | #1,986 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,707 | #172 |
| 2022 | Boys | 53 | #2,563 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,678 | #176 |
| 2021 | Boys | 40 | #3,021 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,577 | #182 |
| 2020 | Boys | 42 | #2,846 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,517 | #201 |
| 2019 | Boys | 32 | #3,496 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,351 | #241 |
| 2018 | Boys | 22 | #4,476 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,301 | #244 |
| 2017 | Boys | 18 | #5,111 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,188 | #268 |
| 2016 | Boys | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,133 | #281 |
| 2015 | Boys | 16 | #5,507 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,050 | #317 |
| 2014 | Boys | 11 | #7,048 |
When Was June Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1925 · Girls
6,649 recorded births
National rank #39
1924 · Girls
6,150 recorded births
National rank #45
1926 · Girls
6,077 recorded births
National rank #40
1923 · Girls
5,810 recorded births
National rank #42
Where June Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #34 | 15 |
| VT | #49 | 8 |
| SD | #51 | 15 |
| MN | #62 | 71 |
| CO | #75 | 64 |
| UT | #77 | 52 |
| MT | #79 | 11 |
| MO | #82 | 64 |