Declining since 2004, #159 for boys today.
Popularity of Juan since 1880
Babies named Juan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 526 |
| 1890s | 538 |
| 1900s | 912 |
| 1910s | 3,113 |
| 1920s | 7,039 |
| 1930s | 6,614 |
| 1940s | 10,557 |
| 1950s | 18,771 |
| 1960s | 23,457 |
| 1970s | 43,404 |
| 1980s | 51,447 |
| 1990s | 70,919 |
| 2000s | 75,854 |
| 2010s | 37,427 |
| 2020s | 15,028 |
Meaning & origin
Juan is the Spanish form of John, a name with roots in the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. It entered the U.S. baby name records in 1880, the first year data is available, and has remained a steady and significant presence ever since. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, its usage has been gradually falling, yet it still holds a solid position, ranking 159th in 2025 with roughly 1 in every 737 boys given the name. Juan is especially popular in states such as Texas, Nevada, and California, reflecting its deep cultural ties within Hispanic communities. Its enduring appeal lies in its simplicity, spiritual meaning, and strong heritage.
Juan is the Spanish form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. It entered Spanish usage through the Latin Iohannes and the Greek Ioannes. The name has been consistently popular throughout the Spanish-speaking world, and it is widely used in the United States, especially among Hispanic communities.
Where Juan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Juan” around the world
Where Juan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Juancito, Juanito, Johnny
Sibling names for Juan
Names that share Juan's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maria, Isabella, Sofia, Camila, Valentina, Chiquita, Juana, Socorro, Annita, Janita, Josefa, Junita, Mariajose, Sanjuana, Chaquita, Johanny, Lus, Mariaguadalupe, Anajulia, Chinita, Juanell, Juanetta, Yaritzy, Fany, Juanisha, Monserrate, Sagrario
Brothers: Jose, Carlos, Luis, Miguel, Antonio, Jesus, Joseangel, Joseluis, Luisangel, Sixto, Cirilo, Januel, Joseantonio, Jjesus, Josean, Luisantonio, Pancho, Josejulian, Cheo, Josecarlos, Joseguadalupe, Luismanuel, Pepe
Names like Juan
Names whose popularity has moved with Juan's over the last 50 years.
