Declining since 1997, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Juwan since 1970
Babies named Juwan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 103 |
| 1980s | 113 |
| 1990s | 2,621 |
| 2000s | 598 |
| 2010s | 223 |
| 2020s | 122 |
Meaning & origin
Juwan is a modern invention that emerged in the United States during the 1970s, a decade when many parents began creating distinctive names by blending familiar syllables. It reached its peak popularity in 1997, a year that represents the zenith of its usage. Since then, its use has been steadily declining, and by 2025 the name ranked 7,194, with only about 1 in 155,280 boys receiving the name. Despite its fall from peak popularity, Juwan remains in active use, particularly among families seeking a name that sounds both contemporary and unique.
Juwan first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, coinciding with a broader trend of creating distinctive names by blending traditional sounds or combining elements like 'Ju-' (from names such as Julian or Justin) and '-wan' (from names like Evan or Juan). It saw a peak in popularity during the 1990s. No clear etymology from established languages has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ju, J
Sibling names for Juwan
Names that share Juwan's style, for a brother or sister.
