Juan
Juan first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2005, when 8,231 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,318.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Juan popular?
Declining Juan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
| 2020s | 15,028 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37,427 | |
| 2000s | 75,854 | |
| 1990s | 70,919 | |
| 1980s | 51,447 | |
| 1970s | 43,404 | |
| 1960s | 23,457 | |
| 1950s | 18,771 | |
| 1940s | 10,557 | |
| 1930s | 6,614 | |
| 1920s | 7,039 | |
| 1910s | 3,113 | |
| 1900s | 912 | |
| 1890s | 538 | |
| 1880s | 526 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Juan mean?
Juan is the Spanish form of John, from the Hebrew “Yahweh is gracious.” It is one of the most common names in the Spanish-speaking world.
Nicknames for Juan
- Juanito
Variants & spellings
- Juán
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Frequently asked questions
Is Juan a boy or a girl name?
Juan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Juan a popular name right now?
Juan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
How popular is the name Juan?
In 2025, Juan ranked #159 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Juan most popular?
Juan was most popular in 2005, when about 8,231 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Juan?
Common nicknames for Juan include Juanito.