Juancarlos
Juancarlos is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious free man.
Origin and history
Juancarlos is a compound name combining Juan, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious,' and Carlos, derived from Germanic meaning 'free man.' Traditionally written as two distinct names, this solid single-word spelling is used in Spanish-speaking communities and throughout the United States. It maintains steady, moderate popularity for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,056 babies in the United States have been named Juancarlos since 1880. It ranks #1977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1607.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.9 %)
- TX (18.8 %)
- AZ (6.8 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 155 |
| 1980-1990 | 476 |
| 1990-2000 | 930 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,322 |
| 2010-2019 | 836 |
| 2020-2029 | 320 |
Nicknames
JC, Juan, Carlitos
Fun facts
- Merging Juan and Carlos into a single word represents a popular contemporary spelling adaptation in official registration documents.
- The name merges ancient Hebrew spiritual origins via Juan with early Germanic royal traditions via Carlos.