Rising since 1994, #1,484 for girls today.
Popularity of Junie since 1880
Babies named Junie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 44 | 0 |
| 1890s | 75 | 0 |
| 1900s | 76 | 0 |
| 1910s | 120 | 28 |
| 1920s | 202 | 75 |
| 1930s | 135 | 37 |
| 1940s | 150 | 10 |
| 1950s | 159 | 5 |
| 1960s | 59 | 0 |
| 1970s | 46 | 0 |
| 1980s | 63 | 0 |
| 1990s | 17 | 0 |
| 2000s | 47 | 0 |
| 2010s | 166 | 0 |
| 2020s | 525 | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Junie is a name that has been in use since at least 1880, when it first appeared in U.S. records. It experienced a resurgence in recent years, rising in popularity since 1994 and reaching a peak rank of 1484 in 2025, with about 1 in 11,162 newborns receiving the name that year. The name is most frequently found in Missouri, Georgia, and Ohio. Junie carries a cheerful, vintage charm as a diminutive of June, making it a sweet and succinct choice that feels both classic and modern. Its resurgence suggests a growing appreciation for old-fashioned nicknames as given names.
Junie is a diminutive form of June, which derives from the Latin month name Junius. June itself has been used as a given name since the 19th century, and Junie emerged as an affectionate, informal variant. The name gained some popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Junie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Junie
Names that share Junie's style, for a brother or sister.
