June Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
June is a name with Latin origins, derived from 'Junius', associated with the goddess Juno. It means young or youthful and has evolved through various historical forms. The name is often connected with positive traits and is popular in contemporary culture. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "June"
Pronunciation
/dʒuːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name June is derived from the Latin name 'Junius', which is believed to be named after the Roman goddess Juno, who was associated with marriage and childbirth.
Meaning
young, youthful
Language Evolution
Junius (Latin), Juni (Old French), June (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name June gained popularity in the 19th century as a given name, inspired by the month of June, which is often associated with weddings and new beginnings.
Variants & Derivatives
Juno, Junie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, June is viewed as a fresh and cheerful name, often associated with warmth, summer, and positive attributes.
Famous People
June Carter Cash, June Allyson, June Lockhart
📊 June Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ June Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 6,723 peak births in 1925
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in North Dakota
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "June"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "June"
"June" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 787th of 7545 | 1,155 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 916th of 6773 | 900 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1786th of 7552 | 364 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3249th of 10718 | 159 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3989th of 16616 | 202 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6812th of 24088 | 165 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3382nd of 23106 | 401 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 70th of 9107 | 66,546 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 64th of 9204 | 66,442 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 174th of 12526 | 38,492 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 440th of 19264 | 7,671 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1181st of 27321 | 2,209 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 985th of 35406 | 3,948 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 217th of 30306 | 17,027 |
Regional Popularity of "June" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
67.37% 954th/1416 |
- |
26.71% 632nd/2366 |
68.30% 780th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
69.60% 1076th/1546 |
- |
33.28% 783rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
52.16% 1488th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
48.79% 3082nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
53.84% 3673rd/6822 |
36.95% 2319th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "June" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
2.68% 38th/1416 |
4.57% 63rd/1379 |
6.30% 149th/2366 |
1.93% 22nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
4.20% 65th/1546 |
3.86% 60th/1556 |
4.46% 105th/2353 |
4.20% 65th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
8.13% 181st/2227 |
5.76% 140th/2430 |
6.73% 192nd/2853 |
7.39% 205th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
14.30% 420th/2937 |
10.80% 376th/3483 |
13.64% 480th/3518 |
12.02% 486th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.19% 1260th/3685 |
22.99% 1029th/4475 |
25.90% 1345th/5194 |
19.53% 1234th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.99% 870th/4582 |
21.26% 1098th/5164 |
15.82% 1157th/7313 |
11.48% 857th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.52% 180th/3984 |
6.24% 280th/4487 |
3.93% 268th/6822 |
2.66% 167th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "June"
This map shows the relative popularity of "June" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "June" in the United States
The name June is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, June has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'June' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 787th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 916th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1786th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3249th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3989th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6812th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3382nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 70th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 64th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 174th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 440th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1181st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 985th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 217th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'June' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.