Juno

Juno is a girl's name of English origin meaning “she of heavenly authority and sky, heaven.” Its exact origin is debated among name scholars. In 2024 it was given to 163 girls in the United States.

Juno at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“she of heavenly authority and sky, heaven”
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/

About the name Juno

Juno belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “she of heavenly authority and sky, heaven” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Juno first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1333 in 2023, and in 2024 163 babies received the name — 1,591 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Juno in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#1333 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Juno in 2024
163
Total since 1880
1,591

Juno in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#370 in 2023
Babies named Juno in 2025
104
Total since 1996
1,356

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Juno mean?

Juno means “she of heavenly authority and sky, heaven” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Juno a boy or girl name?

Juno is a girl name. In 2024, 163 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Juno?

Juno comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Juno?

Juno first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #1333 in 2023, and 163 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Juno?

Juno is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ (IPA).

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.