Juwan
Juwan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Juan (God is gracious).
Origin and history
Juwan is a contemporary American masculine name that gained notable popularity during the 1990s. It is often understood as a modern variation or phonetic blending influenced by names like Juan or Juane. In the United States, it remains a recognized given name, though its usage has moderated since its peak.
Popularity in the United States
3,780 babies in the United States have been named Juwan since 1880. It ranks #2075 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1805.
States where it is most popular
- MI (9.1 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- GA (7 %)
- MD (7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 103 |
| 1980-1990 | 113 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,621 |
| 2000-2010 | 598 |
| 2010-2019 | 223 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Famous people named Juwan
- Juwan Howard: Basketball player, Basketball coach
- Juwan Johnson: American football player
Fun facts
- Juwan surged in U.S. popularity during the early 1990s, boosted in part by prominent figures in sports.