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Junious

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Pronounced JOO-nee-uhs /ˈdʒuː.ni.əs/Medium

Meaning: Junious is a variant of Junius, an old Roman 'gens' (clan) name linked to Latin 'iunius', 'young', and to the goddess Juno for whom the month of June is named. It was used as a boys' given name especially in the American South.Medium

In 30 seconds: Junious is a vintage variant of Junius (said 'JOO-nee-uhs'), a Roman clan name tied to Latin for 'young' and to Juno.

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MeaningJunious is a variant of Junius, an old Roman 'gens' (clan) name linked to Latin 'iunius', 'young', and to the goddess Juno for whom the month of June is named. It was used as a boys' given name especially in the American South.

U.S. rank (2014)#13021 ↘ Falling

2014 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,714

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Junious is a variant of Junius, an ancient Roman clan name connected to Latin 'iunius', 'young', and to the goddess Juno. Popular as a given name in the American South, it crested around 1916 at a few dozen boys a year.

The name reads as a dignified, classical antique with deep Roman roots. A Junious born at the peak would be well over a century old now, and the name is rare today.

Did you know? Junius was a genuine Roman family name — worn by the assassin Brutus — and it lingered as a Southern boys' name into the twentieth century in spellings like Junious.

Overall data confidence 66%

References — Junious — variant of Junius, Roman clan name, Latin 'young'/Juno

Variations

JuniusJunor

Nicknames

JuneJunie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Junious mean?

Junious is a variant of Junius, a Roman clan name linked to Latin 'young' and the goddess Juno.

How do you pronounce Junious?

It's said JOO-nee-uhs /ˈdʒuː.ni.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Junious a boy or girl name?

Junious is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Junious?

Junious was an uncommon vintage name, most seen in the American South, and is rare today.