Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Juanito since 1922
Babies named Juanito per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 99 |
| 1970s | 133 |
| 1980s | 133 |
| 1990s | 162 |
| 2000s | 220 |
| 2010s | 153 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Juanito is the Spanish diminutive of Juan, a name with deep roots in Hebrew and Christian tradition. In the United States, records show first use in 1922, with a peak popularity in 2007. While the name has remained stable in recent decades, it holds cultural resonance in Hispanic communities. Its current rank of 6446 in 2025 reflects its status as a less common but enduring choice.
Juanito is a Spanish diminutive of Juan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The suffix -ito denotes endearment or smallness, common in Spanish. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures for centuries as a familiar form of Juan, often applied to boys or in a fond context. Its use in the United States reflects Hispanic heritage and has been recorded since at least 1922.
“Juanito” around the world
Where Juanito 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: Juan, Juani, Nito
Variants: Juan, Juancito
Sibling names for Juanito
Names that share Juanito's style, for a brother or sister.
