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Juno
GirlLatin· “name of the Roman queen of the gods”
- Meaning
- name of the Roman queen of the gods
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- JOO-noh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,252
- US babies 2025
- 179
- Best rank
- #1,252 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Juno
Juno is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “name of the Roman queen of the gods”.
Juno is the name of the Roman queen of the gods, wife of Jupiter and protector of women and marriage. She was identified with the Greek Hera. The origin of her name is debated, with some scholars linking it to a word for youth. The month of June is often said to be named after her. Juno appears in Virgil's Aeneid as a powerful force against Aeneas. As a given name, Juno has a bold, stylish feel and fits the trend for short mythological names. It is usually pronounced JOO-noh.
Popularity over time
Juno first appears in US Social Security records in 1919. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,252, and its highest count, 179 babies. Use has grown 108% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #16,194 in 2000, #3,441 in 2010, and #1,252 in 2025. Of the 1,770 US girls named Juno since records began, 50% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 757 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Adina, Ameera, Reem, Eliette, and Adalina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Juno ranked highest in Colorado, Louisiana, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | #669 | 8 |
| Louisiana | #834 | 5 |
| Washington | #855 | 7 |
| Minnesota | #916 | 5 |
| Tennessee | #943 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 82% of US babies named Juno over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Juno is usually pronounced JOO-noh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with J and ends in “-no”.
Middle names for Juno
A few middle names that flow with Juno: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Juno
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Juno mean?
Juno is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “name of the Roman queen of the gods”.
What is the origin of the name Juno?
Juno has Latin roots. Juno is the name of the Roman queen of the gods, wife of Jupiter and protector of women and marriage.
Is Juno a popular name?
Not especially. Juno ranked #1,252 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Juno a boy or girl name?
Juno is mainly a girl's name. About 82% of US babies named Juno over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Juno?
Juno is usually pronounced JOO-noh. 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