Declining since 2006, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Juanmanuel since 1974
Babies named Juanmanuel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 148 |
| 1990s | 184 |
| 2000s | 251 |
| 2010s | 152 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Juanmanuel is a compound given name combining Juan and Manuel, each with deep Hebrew roots via biblical figures. First recorded in U.S. data in 1974, its use rose through the 1990s and 2000s, peaking in 2005 as Hispanic cultural influence grew. Since 2006, its popularity has declined, but in 2025 it still appeared with a frequency of 1 in 244,011 births, ranking 9,714th. While no state showed outsized usage, the name remains a distinctive choice for families honoring Spanish naming traditions.
Juanmanuel is a compound given name formed from Juan, the Spanish form of John (from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'), and Manuel, the Spanish form of Emmanuel (from Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us'). The name emerged as a double-barreled first name, primarily in Spanish-speaking cultures, gaining usage in the United States among Hispanic communities from the 1970s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Juanma, Manu, Juan
Variants: Juan Manuel, Juan-Manuel
Sibling names for Juanmanuel
Names that share Juanmanuel's style, for a brother or sister.
