Declining since 2006, #3,128 for boys today.
Popularity of Juanpablo since 1977
Babies named Juanpablo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 176 |
| 2000s | 737 |
| 2010s | 799 |
| 2020s | 264 |
Meaning & origin
Juanpablo first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1977, a modern compound of the classic Spanish names Juan and Pablo. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has since been on a gradual decline; by 2025 it had fallen to rank 3,128th, with roughly 1 in 44,949 newborn boys given the name. The trajectory has been falling since 2006, reflecting a broader trend away from elaborate compound names. Geographically, Juanpablo is most common in California and Texas, states with large Hispanic populations. Despite its recent origin, the name draws on two enduring saints' names and fits comfortably within the Spanish double-name tradition.
Juanpablo is a modern compound of two separate Spanish given names, Juan (from Latin Johannes, derived from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious') and Pablo (from Latin Paulus 'small' or 'humble'). The combination follows the Spanish tradition of double given names, often used to honor relatives or saints. While Juan and Pablo have centuries of independent use, the fused form Juanpablo is a relatively recent coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 1977.
Where Juanpablo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Juan, Pablo, JP, Pancho
Variants: Juan Pablo
Sibling names for Juanpablo
Names that share Juanpablo's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maria, Camila, Sofia, Valentina, Isabella, Anavictoria, Mariadejesus, Anaisabel, Mariapaula
Brothers: Jose, Carlos, Miguel, Diego, Luis, Josealfredo, Josearmando
