Total births
1,452
Unisex name · since 1918
Jun
Jun has 1,452 recorded births since 1918 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2968
- among boys today
- 1,452
- born since 1918
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jun is the #2968 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,452 recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Jun recorded 1,452 times among boys since 1918, holding rank #2968 nationally today, ahead of 79% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2025.
- #2968 among boys today
- 1,452 born since 1918
- 2000s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jun is currently the #2968 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 1,452 born since 1918, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2968
- among boys today
- 1,452
- born since 1918
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Jun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2968
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Jun was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
46 babies were named Jun in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Jun compares
1,452 Top 25% higher than 75% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jun's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,452 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jun's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#2,968
Active since
1918
Jun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Jun popularity over time - girls
156 total births recorded since 1981 (Jun as girls' name)
Jun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jun's strongest decade.
312 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Jun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 33
1920s
33 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1960s 41
1960s
41 births
- 1970s 109
1970s
109 births
- 1980s
1980s
187 births
- 1990s
1990s
291 births
- 2000s
2000s
312 births
- 2010s
2010s
233 births
- 2020s
2020s
213 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 312 births (21% of all-time use).
How Jun compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jun's total volume
Jun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jun by state
Where Jun concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 337 | 23.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 121 | 8.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Washington | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Jun's total US births 23.2%
Even split
337 of 1,452 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jun? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 1,452 babies named Jun. Today it holds rank #2968 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 46 births.
When was Jun most popular? ▼
Jun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 312 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Jun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jun are California (337 births), New York (121 births), Texas (10 births).
Is Jun a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jun is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,452 births, and as a girl's name it has 156 births.
How long has the name Jun been used? ▼
Records for Jun go back to 1918, giving 108 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Junior, Junius, June, Junious, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jun's data
- Jun's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (312 total births) through the 2020s (213) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Juns (337 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jun
Nearby Names Like Jun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jun
Junior Boy
#683 42,987 births
Junius Boy
#12351 5,373 births
June Boy
#2263 3,627 births
Junious Boy
1,714 births
Junaid Boy
#4136 557 births
Compare Jun side by side: Jun vs Junior Jun vs Junius Jun vs June
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jun
Thane #2967
2,604 births · Peak 2015
Stevie #2969
12,437 births · Peak 1959
Penn #2966
1,208 births · Peak 2014
Cashmere #2970
657 births · Peak 2023
Abelardo #2965
4,816 births · Peak 2002
Blayne #2971
4,050 births · Peak 2009
Britton #2964
6,337 births · Peak 2006
Mikey #2972
1,572 births · Peak 2025
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jun: #2968 Unisex Name - 1,452 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jun. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jun draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.