Will my child share the name June with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 48 UK babies named June per year, your child will almost certainly be the only June in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is June becoming more or less popular in the UK?

June is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 118 places over the last five years to #776 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

What does the name June mean?

The name June has Latin origins and means "Month of June; Roman goddess Juno". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.

Is June a popular baby name in the United States?

June appears in the US top 500 at #152 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #776

June

June is a distinctive choice, ranked #776 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only June in their class.

Origin & Meaning

Latin — Month of June; Roman goddess Juno

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UK Rank 2024

#776

US Rank #152

About the Name June

2024 marks June's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #776. The name has climbed 118 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Etymologically, June comes from Latin, where it means "Month of June; Roman goddess Juno". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.

June is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #152, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.