Juanita
Juanita is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Juanita is traditionally a Spanish feminine diminutive of Juana, meaning 'God is gracious'. Though predominantly used for females, historical U.S. birth records list a small number of male occurrences. In contemporary usage, it is almost exclusively recognized as a feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
991 babies in the United States have been named Juanita since 1880. It ranks #3691 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (93.7 %)
- AR (3.4 %)
- CA (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 75 |
| 1920-1930 | 202 |
| 1930-1940 | 286 |
| 1940-1950 | 159 |
| 1950-1960 | 86 |
| 1960-1970 | 86 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Nita, Juani
Fun facts
- Juanita originated in Spanish as a diminutive form of Juana, equivalent to 'Little Jane' or 'Little Joan'.
- While overwhelmingly given to females, historical U.S. records include near 1,000 male entries over the last century.