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Jun
BoyJapanese, Chinese· “varies by character, e.g. pure, obedient”
- Meaning
- varies by character, e.g. pure, obedient
- Origin
- Japanese, Chinese
- Pronunciation
- JOON
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #3,107
- US babies 2025
- 39
- Best rank
- #2,075 (1991)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Jun
Jun is a Japanese and Chinese name that is usually said to mean “varies by character, e.g. pure, obedient”.
Jun is a name with different meanings in Japanese and Chinese, depending on the characters used. In Japanese, Jun can mean pure, obedient or moist, among other options. In Chinese, Jun can mean lord, handsome or army, and it often appears as part of a two-character given name. It is also a Korean given name element. It is said JOON in English, with a short, clear vowel. The name is used for boys and sometimes for girls. Because its meaning depends on the characters chosen, families of East Asian heritage usually select them with care.
Popularity over time
Jun first appears in US Social Security records in 1918. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,075 in 1991, and the most babies received it in 2003, when 46 were named Jun. In 2025, 39 babies were named Jun, and it ranked #3,107 nationally. That is 105% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,485 in 1980, #3,116 in 2000, #3,582 in 2010, and #3,107 in 2025. Of the 1,452 US boys named Jun since records began, 21% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 291 babies. Since 2010, 446 more have been named Jun.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Abisai, Dalyn, Abrahan, Vinay, and Joshue.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jun ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1476 | 12 |
| Texas | #2761 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 83% of US babies named Jun over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jun is usually pronounced JOON, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with J and ends in “-un”.
Middle names for Jun
A few middle names that flow with Jun: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jun
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jun mean?
Jun is a Japanese and Chinese name that is usually said to mean “varies by character, e.g. pure, obedient”.
What is the origin of the name Jun?
Jun has Japanese and Chinese roots. Jun is a name with different meanings in Japanese and Chinese, depending on the characters used.
Is Jun a popular name?
Not especially. Jun ranked #3,107 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jun a boy or girl name?
Jun is mainly a boy's name. About 83% of US babies named Jun over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jun?
Jun is usually pronounced JOON. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings