Juan

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: God Is Gracious; Grace

Background: The name Juan originates from the Spanish form of the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means 'God is gracious.' This name has been commonly used in Spanish-speaking cultures, evolving into various forms while retaining its original meaning.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#93
Total births
366,010
Most popular decade
2000s (228,216 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-37 ranks)
Years in Top 100
45
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.2% male 0.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
39
First year rank
#270
Peak year
2005
Peak year births
8,230
Peak rank
#55
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,601
Recent rank
#137

Female

First year
1915
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,274
Peak year
1983
Peak year births
70
Peak rank
#1,585
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#13,427

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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