This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named for the goddess Juno, whose name traces to a root meaning 'youthful vitality'
- Origin
- Latin (via Old French)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JOON
June is a classic girl's name rooted in Latin, having come into English by way of Old French. It traces back to the goddess Juno, whose own name comes from a root meaning 'youthful vitality.' It's pronounced JOON (IPA /ˈdʒuːn/), a short, easy name to say and spell.
Meaning & Origin of June
Meaning: Named for the goddess Juno, whose name traces to a root meaning 'youthful vitality'.
Origin: Latin (via Old French).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce June
JOONIPA /ˈdʒuːn/
Popularity of June
June has been recorded in Social Security data every year from 1880 to 2024, peaking at #39 in 1925 with 6,649 girls given the name, and sitting at #152 in 2024 with 1,956 girls — still in use, just far from its 1920s high.
Names Like June
These names share June’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name June mean?
Named for the goddess Juno, whose name traces to a root meaning ‘youthful vitality’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce June?
June is pronounced JOON (IPA: /ˈdʒuːn/).
Is June a popular name right now?
June peaked at #39 in 1925 and is ranked #152 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
Make June Name Art
Free printable nursery art for June, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is June? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
