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Junius

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOO-nee-us /ˈdʒuː.ni.əs/High

Meaning: A Roman gens name, Junius, connected with the goddess Juno and with the month of June that carries her name. The related name Junia appears in the New Testament.Medium

In 30 seconds: A true Roman name: Junius belongs to the goddess Juno and the month of June (said 'JOO-nee-us'). Old, elegant, and rare today.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA Roman gens name, Junius, connected with the goddess Juno and with the month of June that carries her name. The related name Junia appears in the New Testament.
U.S. rank (2024)#13158 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802024

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

Junius is an ancient Roman gens name, linked to the goddess Juno and to Iunius, the month of June. It was borne by prominent Romans and taken up again in English-speaking countries during the classical revival; the New Testament name Junia comes from the same family. It has never been common, but it has never quite disappeared (said 'JOO-nee-us').

In the U.S. it is rare for boys today. Rare, scholarly, and handsomely old-fashioned.

Did you know? June is named for Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage — and Junius is the family name that grew from hers, worn by senators and, much later, by American writers and artists.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Junius — Roman gens name; linked to Juno / month of June

Variations

JunioJunioJune

Nicknames

JuneJunoJun

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Junius mean?

Junius is an old Roman family name connected with the goddess Juno and with the month of June.

How do you pronounce Junius?

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

Is Junius a boy or girl name?

Junius is used as a boy's name; the related Junia is used for girls.

How popular is Junius?

Junius is a rare name for boys in the U.S. today, though it has a long classical history.

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