A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Juana since 1880
Babies named Juana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1994, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Juana's real moment was 1928.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 92 |
| 1890s | 153 |
| 1900s | 358 |
| 1910s | 846 |
| 1920s | 1,786 |
| 1930s | 1,057 |
| 1940s | 1,063 |
| 1950s | 1,525 |
| 1960s | 1,490 |
| 1970s | 1,965 |
| 1980s | 1,846 |
| 1990s | 2,342 |
| 2000s | 2,021 |
| 2010s | 1,167 |
| 2020s | 1,082 |
Meaning & origin
Juana is a Spanish feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, the name peaked in popularity in 1928 and has seen a resurgence since 2014, reflecting a broader revival of classic names from the 1920s. As of 2025, it ranks 1222 nationally with a rate of 1 in 8688 births. The name is most common in Nebraska, Alabama, and Mississippi, states with significant Hispanic populations. Despite its traditional roots, Juana feels fresh again to modern parents seeking a name with historical depth and cross-cultural appeal.
Juana is the Spanish feminine form of Juan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan (God is gracious). The name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, notably borne by Queen Juana la Beltraneja of Castile in the 15th century. It remains a classic choice across the Spanish-speaking world.
Where Juana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Juana” around the world
Where Juana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Juanita
Sibling names for Juana
Names that share Juana's style, for a brother or sister.
