Juanito
Juanito is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Little John; God is gracious.
Origin and history
Juanito is a Spanish name originating as a diminutive of Juan, which traces back to the Hebrew name Yohanan. It translates to 'Little John' or 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a uncommon given name, historically given to a modest number of male infants.
Popularity in the United States
1,182 babies in the United States have been named Juanito since 1880. It ranks #3513 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1840.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.9 %)
- TX (40.3 %)
- NM (7.2 %)
- NY (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 53 |
| 1940-1950 | 42 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 99 |
| 1970-1980 | 133 |
| 1980-1990 | 133 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 153 |
| 2020-2029 | 87 |
Famous people named Juanito
- Juanito Oiarzabal: Mountaineer
Fun facts
- Juanito formed naturally in Spanish as an affectionate diminutive suffix '-ito' added to Juan.
- It shares its ultimate origin with John, deriving from the Hebrew name Yohanan.