June
How to say it: JOON · /ˈdʒun/
From Latin 'Junius', the month name derived from the goddess Juno. Used as a given name since the 19th century.
June was the 180th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,978 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 74% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #127 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #180 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,978 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,676 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +74% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #127 |
| In France, 2025 | #199 among girls’ names, 335 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After topping out in the 1920s, June settled far lower while staying in regular use. A revival is now underway, with an upward turn expected.
What goes with it
Gentle and bright in one clear note, June carries natural warmth tied to summer. Rose aligns in spirit, and Junie gives a sweet diminutive.
Middle names that flow with June →
Nicknames
- Junie
Honouring a June in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called June is about 1 in 70.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #199 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named June
- June Allyson (1917–2006)American actress
- June Squibb (born 1929)American actress
- June Carter Cash (1929–2003)American singer
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