Juan
Juan is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Juan is the Spanish form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It has been a consistently popular masculine name in the United States, maintaining a strong presence in official records for over a century. It remains widely recognized and frequently used across the country today.
Popularity in the United States
365,606 babies in the United States have been named Juan since 1880. It ranks #93 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #148.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.9 %)
- CA (26.6 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 526 |
| 1890-1900 | 538 |
| 1900-1910 | 912 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,113 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,039 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,614 |
| 1940-1950 | 10,557 |
| 1950-1960 | 18,771 |
| 1960-1970 | 23,457 |
| 1970-1980 | 43,404 |
| 1980-1990 | 51,447 |
| 1990-2000 | 70,919 |
| 2000-2010 | 75,854 |
| 2010-2019 | 37,427 |
| 2020-2029 | 15,028 |
Famous people named Juan
- Juan Soto: Athlete, Baseball Player
- Juan Marichal: Athlete, Baseball Player
- Juan Martin del Potro: Athlete, Tennis Player
Nicknames
Juanchi, Juancho, Juanchito
Fun facts
- Juan shares the same biblical origin and meaning as English John, French Jean, and Italian Giovanni.
- Historically one of the most consistently chosen Spanish-language names in the United States.