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The baby name Juno is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒuː.noʊ/ (JOO-no).

Juno is Latin, Roman in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin, Roman
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuː.noʊ/ (JOO-no)

What is the meaning of the name Juno ?

The baby name Juno is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒuː.noʊ/ (JOO-no).

Juno is Latin, Roman in Origin.

Juno is the English form of Latin Iuno, the Roman queen of the gods and patron of women, marriage, and childbirth. Its meaning is debated, often linked to Latin iuven- 'young' or the Proto-Indo-European root yeu- 'vital force,' suggesting youth and vigor. June and the Roman gens Iunia (source of Junia/Junius) are traditionally linked to the same root. Variants and cognates include Iuno; Junona/Yunona (Slavic); and Italian Giunone; related forms include June and Junie.

As a given name, Juno was rare in antiquity but reappeared with Renaissance classicism and gained modest English-language use by the late 19th century. Popularity has climbed in the 21st century via literature, film, and NASA’s Juno mission. Predominantly feminine yet sometimes unisex, it conveys regal strength, protection, and a crisp mythic‑modern style.

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Famous people with the name Juno

Juno Temple Actor · Born 1989 · United Kingdom Juno Temple is a British actor known for her versatile roles in both independent films and mainstream movies. She gained significant recognition for her performances in films like 'Atonement' and 'Killer Joe'. More recently, she has been praised for her role in the television series 'Ted Lasso'.

Juno – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
KR Boys 0 #25 3 897
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
Sweden Girls 2022 #114 68 1,568
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
Switzerland Girls 2024 #122 14 1,786
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #133 5 1,769
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Belgium Girls 2024 #165 21 424
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Boys 2022 #169 14 1,509
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
MO Boys 0 #199 25 5,842
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
TW Girls 0 #256 21 8,139
Canada Girls 2024 #258 28 2,795
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
Canada Boys 2024 #294 13 2,588
CN Boys 0 #299 21 9,639
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Girls 0 #326 24 8,829
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
HK 0 #336 13 8,483
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Boys 0 #361 9 8,477
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
France Boys 2021 #384 4 2,865
France Girls 2021 #393 13 3,185
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #401 8 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
HK Boys 0 #426 102 12,905
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
KW Girls 0 #506 10 19,177
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
SG Girls 0 #573 14 18,916
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
BD Boys 0 #601 5 10,045
Finland Boys 2026 #602 81 3,552
HK Girls 0 #602 14 16,104
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
CL Boys 0 #654 12 13,390
SG Boys 0 #682 16 17,960
Finland Girls 2026 #686 53 3,895
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
BR Boys 0 #736 16 12,213
United States Girls 2024 #754 163 8,487
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #852 41 7,044
PE Boys 0 #868 11 14,506
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
NL Boys 0 #918 34 5,873
SA Girls 0 #925 11 25,931
NL Girls 0 #928 28 5,933
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
MX Boys 0 #966 17 16,355
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,055 57 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,070 23 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,162 17 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,165 19 17,781
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,594 21 28,008

Juno is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Ireland
Switzerland
Canada
Sweden

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People also ask about Juno

Juno is predominantly a girl's name.
Juno is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒuː.noʊ/ (JOO-no).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Iuno, Junia, Junie, Juna, Giunone and Junon.
Across languages, Juno has these equivalents: Hera (Greek goddess equivalent), Iuno (classical Latin spelling), Giunone (Italian), Junon (French).
Yes, very popular — Juno ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Juno ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Juno's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Juno are in our database, including Juno Temple (Actor).