A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of June since 1880
Babies named June per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 315 |
| 1890s | 788 |
| 1900s | 1,556 |
| 1910s | 19,244 |
| 1920s | 56,482 |
| 1930s | 40,745 |
| 1940s | 25,168 |
| 1950s | 21,101 |
| 1960s | 11,233 |
| 1970s | 3,518 |
| 1980s | 1,744 |
| 1990s | 967 |
| 2000s | 1,836 |
| 2010s | 10,253 |
| 2020s | 10,606 |
Meaning & origin
June is a classic month name that has been in consistent use since 1880, the earliest year of Social Security data. It reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking among the top 50 names for girls. After a mid-century decline, the name has been on a steady upward trajectory since 1996. June is most popular in Vermont, Washington D.C., and South Dakota, reflecting a widespread vintage charm. The name's direct association with summer and the Roman goddess Juno gives it a natural, timeless appeal without feeling overly trendy.
June is taken directly from the name of the sixth month of the year, which derives from Latin Junius, a name of uncertain origin but traditionally linked to the Roman goddess Juno, queen of the gods and patroness of marriage and childbirth. The month name was first used as a given name in the 19th century, and it gained popularity in the United States during the early 20th century.
Where June is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“June” around the world
Where June lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
305
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Quebec
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Junie
Sibling names for June
Names that share June's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Rose, Mae, Grace, Claire, Pearl, Ada, April, Faye, Jayne, Joyce, Kay, Rae, Blythe, Cherryl, Dixie, Fay, Gaye, Janis, Kaye, Leona, May, Vera, Apryl, Genell, Glennis, January, Janyce, Jeane, Junie, Maye, Norene, October, Somer, Wednesday, Aprile, Aprill, Carren, Dene, Gae, Gaile, Judee, July, Laural, Melodye, Rosilyn, Saralee, Willodean, Wrenn, Wynonna, Aprille, Bev, Faylene, Junell, Junnie, March, Maryln, Normajean, Roann, September, Shelvie, Apryle, Charl, Cheyrl, Day, Janit, Lafaye, Lynore, Ronne, Shirle, Suellyn, Vicke
Brothers: Jack, James, Leo, George, Henry, August, Bruce, Dale, Gene, Silas, Wade, Waylon, Wyatt, Arlen, Audie, Boone, Cal, Chet, Delmar, Hank, Iker, Jed, Jere, Kip, Lon, Mac, Mack, Russ, Smith, Wiley, Beck, Buck, Deane, Dutch, Gaines, Jame, Jr, Ladd, Mayo, Park, Tex, Vic, Byrd, Coye, Deno, Dorion, Doy, Gaylan, Gleen, Hill, Hue, Iban, Jac, Kem, Lisle, Mont, Quint, Troyce, Wray, Arles, Barnes, Claxton, Clif, Doak, Dorn, Gordy, Jamis, Janes, Kell, Kenwood, Kin, Rahn, Shep, Tell, Jerl, Key, Bates, Bocephus, Brace, Chin, Clanton, Clee, Dahl, Dink, Dodd, Doye, Eames, Huckston, Ison, Jams, Jaque, Jerol, Jerrol, Marl, Ohn, Raford, Rawn, Read, Witt
Names like June
Names whose popularity has moved with June's over the last 50 years.
