Sanjuanita
Sanjuanita is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Little Saint John, referring to the Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos.
Origin and history
Sanjuanita is a Spanish name originating as a diminutive honorific associated with Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos in Jalisco, Mexico. It combines 'San Juan' (Saint John) with the diminutive suffix '-ita'. While historically popular among Mexican-American families in the Southwestern United States, its usage in modern U.S. birth registration has significantly declined.
Popularity in the United States
3,476 babies in the United States have been named Sanjuanita since 1880. It ranks #3008 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (98.5 %)
- CA (1.3 %)
- FL (0.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 289 |
| 1950-1960 | 982 |
| 1960-1970 | 635 |
| 1970-1980 | 727 |
| 1980-1990 | 374 |
| 1990-2000 | 302 |
| 2000-2010 | 151 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Juani, Janie, Sanie
Fun facts
- The name specifically honors Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos, one of Mexico's most visited pilgrimage sites.
- The majority of U.S. occurrences were recorded in Texas and the Southwest during the mid-to-late 20th century.