How to say it
JUNE
dʒun
Feminine
June
Of Juno
What it means
From the Latin month name Junius (the sixth month), itself from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods. As a given name it picked up in the late 19th century alongside other month and word names.
June comes from the Latin Junius, the sixth month, named for Juno (the Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods, equivalent to the Greek Hera). As a given name it picked up in the late 19th century US, alongside other month-and-word names (May, April, Autumn). June Carter Cash (Johnny Cash's wife, 1929-2003) is the indelible American anchor; The Handmaid's Tale's June Osborne is the dystopian modern one. Sometimes a standalone, sometimes a short for Juniper or Junia. It's been in the US top 200 since 2017. Single syllable; no further short.
How to spell June
The standard spelling is June. Common variants include Juno, Junia, but June is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #39 in 1925, currently #150 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pop culture
June Carter Cash is the dominant American country-music anchor; The Handmaid's Tale's June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) is the modern TV one.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- June Carter Cash American country singer, Johnny Cash's wife and creative partner, 1929-2003
- June Osborne Elisabeth Moss's character in The Handmaid's Tale
Spelling variants
- Juno
- Junia
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Common questions
- What does the name June mean?
- From the Latin month name Junius (the sixth month), itself from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods. As a given name it picked up in the late 19th century alongside other month and word names.
- What does June mean in Latin?
- In Latin, June means "Of Juno." June comes from the Latin Junius, the sixth month, named for Juno (the Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods, equivalent to the Greek Hera). As a given name it picked up in the late 19th century US, alongside other month-and-word names (May, April, Autumn). June Carter Cash (Johnny Cash's wife, 1929-2003) is the indelible American anchor; The Handmaid's Tale's June Osborne is the dystopian modern one. Sometimes a standalone, sometimes a short for Juniper or Junia. It's been in the US top 200 since 2017. Single syllable; no further short.
- Is June short for Juniper?
- Yes. June is a short form of Juniper, and it carries the same meaning, "Of Juno." These days many parents use June as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce June?
- June is pronounced dʒun. Say it as JUNE, with the stress on the "june" syllable.
- How do you spell June?
- The standard spelling is June. Common spelling variants include Juno, Junia.
- Is June a boy or girl name?
- June is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name June?
- June ranked #150 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.