Joon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJoon / dʒuːnKorean; English
Meaning
Korean: talented; English: variant of June
Historical & Cultural Background
In Korean culture, Joon is often associated with positive traits such as talent and excellence. It is a common name in South Korea and can be used as both a first name and a surname. The name has gained some popularity in Western contexts, particularly among those with Korean heritage.
Trend Summary
The name Joon has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States, particularly among those with Korean heritage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jun
- Joonie
International Variants
- Júnior (Portuguese)
- Joonas (Finnish)
- Junaid (Arabic)
Famous people named Joon
Joon Lee is a sports journalist known for his work with ESPN.
Joon Park is a singer and member of the K-pop group GOT7.
Fictional characters named Joon
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joon was first seen in the United States in 1971. Joon has ranked as high as #1334 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Kansas, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Joon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 26 |