June Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjoon / /dʒuːn/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: month of June; English: youthful
Historical & Cultural Background
June is derived from the Latin name 'Junius', which is associated with the Roman goddess Juno, the protector of marriage and childbirth. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. While traditionally a feminine name, it has gained some popularity as a masculine name in recent years.
Trend Summary
June has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Giugno (Italian)
- Juin (French)
- Junho (Portuguese)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name June was first seen in the United States in 1880. June has ranked as high as #807 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in North Carolina, California, Texas, Georgia, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name June has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for June (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | |
| TX | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 12 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1887 | 12 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 14 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 15 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 12 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 16 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 25 |
| 1913 | 27 |
| 1914 | 44 |
| 1915 | 46 |
| 1916 | 69 |
| 1917 | 57 |
| 1918 | 78 |
| 1919 | 73 |
| 1920 | 73 |
| 1921 | 75 |
| 1922 | 89 |
| 1923 | 84 |
| 1924 | 79 |
| 1925 | 74 |
| 1926 | 69 |
| 1927 | 73 |
| 1928 | 78 |
| 1929 | 69 |
| 1930 | 79 |
| 1931 | 60 |
| 1932 | 65 |
| 1933 | 63 |
| 1934 | 63 |
| 1935 | 44 |
| 1936 | 48 |
| 1937 | 52 |
| 1938 | 41 |
| 1939 | 46 |
| 1940 | 37 |
| 1941 | 37 |
| 1942 | 39 |
| 1943 | 33 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 27 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 77 |
| 2024 | 63 |