Girl · #154 in 2026

June

June is a gender-neutral given name. It is a common feminine name and a less common masculine name in English-speaking countries. It comes from the name of the month, which is derived from Juno, the name of a Roman goddess of youth and protection. Her name, derived from the Latin "Iūnō," stems from the root word for "young" (Iuuen), signifying vital energy and fertility.

Current Rank
#154
Peak Rank
#39 (1925)
Total Babies
207K
5-Yr Trend
+25%
1880
First Year
2026
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#39
Peak Rank
207K
Total Count
147
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of June

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

June is a gender-neutral given name. It is a common feminine name and a less common masculine name in English-speaking countries. It comes from the name of the month, which is derived from Juno, the name of a Roman goddess of youth and protection. Her name, derived from the Latin "Iūnō," stems from the root word for "young" (Iuuen), signifying vital energy and fertility.

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The Story of June

June first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1880, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 6,649 Junes were born — ranking #39 that year. As of 2026, June ranks #154 for baby girls with 1,963 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 207K Junes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like June

Phonetically similar names — useful when June is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about June

What does the name June mean?
June is a gender-neutral given name. It is a common feminine name and a less common masculine name in English-speaking countries. It comes from the name of the month, which is derived from Juno, the name of a Roman goddess of youth and protection. Her name, derived from the Latin "Iūnō," stems from the root word for "young" (Iuuen), signifying vital energy and fertility.
How popular is June in 2026?
In 2026, June ranks #154 among girls' names in the U.S., with 1,963 babies given the name that year.
When was June most popular?
June reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #39 that year with 6,649 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is June most popular?
June has historically been most popular in Utah, Idaho, Oregon. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named June.
Is June a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, June is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with June?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with June include Bernice, Monica, Lorraine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name June

June is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 207K births in the dataset. June's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #39. Use the chart and map above to compare June's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.