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At a Glance: Name: June – 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
Phonetic: JOON IPA: /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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name June mean?
Named for the goddess juno, whose name traces to a root meaning ‘youthful vitality’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/June)
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.)
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