Juno

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOO-noh /ˈdʒuː.noʊ/Low

Meaning: Queen of heaven, youthful goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Juno is the name of the queen of the Roman gods, goddess of marriage and women, equivalent to the Greek Hera. As a girl's name it carries divine authority, femininity, and power, and was boosted by the beloved 2007 film.

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Origin LowLatin, Roman

MeaningQueen of heaven, youthful goddess

U.S. rank (2025)#1252 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births179 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,770

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

Juno was the supreme goddess in Roman mythology, wife of Jupiter and queen of the gods. She presided over marriage, birth, and the lives of women. Her name is of uncertain etymology, possibly from the Latin iunior meaning youthful, or related to Iuno, a pre-Latin root.

The 2007 film Juno directed by Jason Reitman, with a screenplay by Diablo Cody, brought this divine name into modern baby-naming consciousness. It is now associated with an independent-spirited, witty, unconventional young woman.

Did you know? The month of June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, so naming a daughter Juno connects her not just to a goddess but to the sixth month of the year — a layering of associations that adds richness to the name.

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Behind the Name: Juno

Variations

JuneJunonaJuniper

Nicknames

Jun

Famous Bearers

★Juno (Roman goddess) (mythological)
Queen of the Roman gods, goddess of marriage and protector of women
★Juno Temple (b. 1989)
English actress known for Ted Lasso and Fargo, with Emmy nominations for both

If you like Juno…

June— Month named after Juno herself

Minerva— Fellow Roman goddess name for girls

Hera— Greek equivalent goddess name

Diana— Roman goddess name of same divine tradition

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Frequently Asked

What does Juno mean?

Juno was the queen of the Roman gods and goddess of marriage and women. Her name may relate to the Latin youthful or a pre-Latin root.

Who is Juno in mythology?

Juno was the Roman equivalent of the Greek Hera, queen of heaven, wife of Jupiter, and patroness of marriage and women.

How do you pronounce Juno?

Juno is pronounced JOO-noh with two syllables.

What names are similar to Juno?

Similar divine names include June, Minerva, and Diana.