Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
June
GirlEnglish, Latin· “the month of June”
- Meaning
- the month of June
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- JOON
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #150
- US babies 2025
- 1,978
- Best rank
- #39 (1925)
- Peak year
- 1925
Meaning and origin of June
June is an English and Latin name that means “the month of June”.
June is the name of the sixth month, from the Latin Iunius, probably named after the goddess Juno, queen of the Roman gods. It became a given name in the early twentieth century, alongside other month names such as April and May, and it often suggests early summer, roses and long days. Notable bearers include the singer June Carter Cash. June has a vintage charm and is back in favor with parents who like short, simple names with a gentle sound. It works well as a middle name too, and Junie is an affectionate nickname.
Other spellings with the same sound: Joon.
Popularity over time
June has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 125 different years. Its best national rank was #39 in 1925, the same year it reached its highest count of 6,649 babies. In 2025, 1,978 babies were named June, and it ranked #150 nationally. That is 75% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #53 in 1920, #137 in 1950, #719 in 1980, #1,566 in 2000, #589 in 2010, and #150 in 2025. Of the 205,556 US girls named June since records began, 27% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 40,745 babies. Since 2010, 20,859 more have been named June.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Juanita, Ruby, Marian, Wilma, and Maxine.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, June ranked highest in District of Columbia, Vermont, and South Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #38 | 15 |
| Vermont | #54 | 8 |
| South Dakota | #56 | 15 |
| Minnesota | #63 | 71 |
| Colorado | #75 | 64 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named June over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
June is usually pronounced JOON, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with J and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Joon.
Middle names for June
A few middle names that flow with June: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for June
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name June mean?
June is an English and Latin name that means “the month of June”.
What is the origin of the name June?
June has English and Latin roots. June is the name of the sixth month, from the Latin Iunius, probably named after the goddess Juno, queen of the Roman gods.
Is June a popular name?
Yes. June ranked #150 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is June a boy or girl name?
June is mainly a girl's name. About 98% of US babies named June over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce June?
June 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