June
joo-n
US Popularity:393
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
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- June Carter CashMusician, Singer
June Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:June is currently #347 on The Bump
Boy:June is currently #257 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:June is currently #200 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:June is currently #393 in U.S. births
Boy:June is currently #5682 in U.S. births
Girl:June is currently #393 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#393
in 2022
+ 9
from 2021
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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