Sanjuana
Sanjuana is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Saint Jane or Saint Joan (combining 'Saint' with the feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious').
Origin and history
Sanjuana is a Spanish compound name formed by combining 'San' (Saint) and 'Juana' (Jane or Joan). It traditionally refers to Saint John or devotional titles associated with Saint John in Spanish-speaking regions. In the United States, it is a rare name historically found primarily within Mexican-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,283 babies in the United States have been named Sanjuana since 1880. It ranks #3685 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (95.9 %)
- CA (3.8 %)
- IL (0.33 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 20 |
| 1920-1930 | 112 |
| 1930-1940 | 125 |
| 1940-1950 | 338 |
| 1950-1960 | 541 |
| 1960-1970 | 215 |
| 1970-1980 | 321 |
| 1980-1990 | 220 |
| 1990-2000 | 221 |
| 2000-2010 | 144 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Sanjuanita, Juana, Janie
Fun facts
- Sanjuana functions similarly to other Spanish compound Marian and saint names like Sanjuana or Mariajuan.
- The name saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the mid-to-late 20th century before declining in recent decades.