Jaunita
Jaunita is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jaunita is a spelling variant of Juanita, a Spanish diminutive of Juana, which originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. The name is rare in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
6,893 babies in the United States have been named Jaunita since 1880. It ranks #2037 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OK (13.4 %)
- TX (12 %)
- GA (9.8 %)
- WV (8.3 %)
- MO (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 152 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,069 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,507 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,340 |
| 1940-1950 | 809 |
| 1950-1960 | 461 |
| 1960-1970 | 276 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Nita
Fun facts
- Jaunita is a common historical typographical or phonetical variation of the name Juanita.
- Over 6,000 girls in the U.S. were registered with this specific spelling, mostly in the early 1900s.