Jun
A diminutive of the male given name Junior
Every Jun since 1918 — 1,608 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jun
Jun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,107 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 1,608 American babies have been named Jun — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,500 | 39 | #3,107 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,597 | 42 | #2,980 |
| 2023 | — | — | 40 | #3,085 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,418 | 33 | #3,502 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,898 | 35 | #3,328 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,652 | 24 | #4,213 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,090 | 20 | #4,885 |
| 2018 | — | — | 26 | #4,050 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,345 | 19 | #5,017 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,279 | 32 | #3,476 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,727 | 19 | #4,964 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,776 | 23 | #4,325 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,501 | 20 | #4,713 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,464 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,041 | 22 | #4,432 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,910 | 30 | #3,582 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,424 |
| 2008 | — | — | 38 | #3,077 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,447 | 39 | #3,001 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,939 | 33 | #3,273 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31 | #3,281 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,012 | 22 | #4,070 |
| 2003 | — | — | 46 | #2,332 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,847 | 30 | #3,053 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,553 | 28 | #3,186 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28 | #3,116 |
| 1995 | — | — | 24 | #2,976 |
| 1990 | — | — | 30 | #2,347 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,691 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,485 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,791 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,673 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,805 |
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Famous people named Jun
- Jun Ji-hyun Actor · b. 1981
- Jun Fukuyama Actor · b. 1978
- Jun Maeda Writer · b. 1975
- Jun Matsumoto Actor · b. 1983
- Jun Suzuki Soccer player · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jun mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Junior
How popular is the name Jun in 2025?
Jun ranked #3,107 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jun?
1,608 babies have been named Jun in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jun most popular?
Jun peaked in 2024, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Jun a boy or girl name?
Jun is used for both: about 10% of babies named Jun have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Jun rising or falling?
Jun is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jun?
Well-known people named Jun include Jun Ji-hyun (actor), Jun Fukuyama (actor), Jun Maeda (writer).