Juan Boy

Popularity: #158 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HWAN //xwan//

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: God is gracious (Latin); Young warrior (Spanish)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Juan is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Iohannes, which itself comes from the Greek name Ioannes, a form of the Hebrew name Yochanan. The Hebrew Yochanan means "Yahweh is gracious," reflecting a significant theological concept in Judeo-Christian traditions.

The transition from Hebrew to Greek occurred during the Hellenistic period, and subsequently, the name was adopted into Latin as Iohannes, which became popular in various forms across Europe, including the Old French Johan and the Italian Giovanni. The Spanish Juan emerged from these linguistic developments, solidifying its place in the Iberian Peninsula by the Middle Ages.

Historically, the name Juan has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and monarchs. One of the most prominent early bearers was Saint John the Baptist, a key figure in Christianity, whose feast day is celebrated on June 24.

The name also appears in the New Testament, where John the Apostle is one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. The influence of these biblical figures helped to establish the name's significance in Christian communities, particularly in Spain and Latin America, where it became widely used during the medieval period.

Culturally, Juan has resonated through literature, art, and folklore, often symbolizing strength, grace, and divine favor. The name has been featured in various works, including Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote" in the early 17th century, where characters named Juan play pivotal roles.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Juanito have emerged, reflecting affection and familiarity, further embedding the name in cultural practices. Overall, Juan's enduring presence in Spanish-speaking cultures underscores its deep historical roots and cultural significance.

Famous people named Juan

In this section, you will find notable people named Juan. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Juan who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Juan who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Juan Carlos I is a former king best known for his role in Spain's transition to democracy and the 1978 Constitution.

Juan Pablo Montoya is a racing driver best known for winning the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Juan Manuel Santos is a former president best known for his efforts in the Colombian peace process and the Nobel Peace Prize.

Juan Gabriel is a singer-songwriter best known for his songs Querida, Hasta Que Te Conocí, and Amor Eterno.

Juan Gris is a painter best known for his contributions to the Cubist movement and works like The Breakfast Table and Still Life with Checked Tablecloth.

Juan Valdez is a fictional character best known as the face of Colombian coffee and its marketing campaigns.

Fictional characters named Juan

The following list of fictional characters named Juan is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Juan is a fictional character from the video game series Grand Theft Auto. He is a prominent character in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, known for his involvement in the drug trade and his connections to the game's protagonist.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Juan, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JoséLuisMiguelCarlosAntonioDiego

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Juan. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JoaquínJavierJulioJorgeJuliánJoaquinJaimeJasper

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Juan was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Juan has ranked as high as #82 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Juan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Juan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Juan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Juan.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,318 2,318 0
2024 2,615 2,609 6
2023 2,539 2,539 0
2022 2,684 2,679 5
2021 2,360 2,360 0
2020 2,529 2,523 6
2019 2,715 2,704 11
2018 2,844 2,844 0
2017 2,997 2,997 0
2016 3,349 3,349 0
2015 3,532 3,525 7
2014 3,911 3,903 8
2013 3,898 3,892 6
2012 4,290 4,284 6
2011 4,690 4,684 6
2010 5,245 5,245 0
2009 6,300 6,283 17
2008 7,049 7,034 15
2007 7,440 7,422 18
2006 7,956 7,940 16
2005 8,257 8,231 26
2004 8,169 8,134 35
2003 7,851 7,831 20
2002 7,846 7,820 26
2001 7,466 7,447 19
2000 7,747 7,712 35
1999 7,837 7,800 37
1998 7,383 7,361 22
1997 7,136 7,115 21
1996 7,043 7,010 33
1995 7,015 6,982 33
1994 7,253 7,208 45
1993 6,952 6,901 51
1992 7,011 6,956 55
1991 6,895 6,843 52
1990 6,803 6,743 60
1989 5,822 5,781 41
1988 5,218 5,171 47
1987 5,018 4,976 42
1986 5,124 5,076 48
1985 4,915 4,851 64
1984 4,690 4,644 46
1983 4,964 4,894 70
1982 5,176 5,121 55
1981 5,549 5,499 50
1980 5,503 5,434 69
1979 5,014 4,946 68
1978 4,882 4,837 45
1977 4,627 4,562 65
1976 5,115 5,053 62
1975 4,761 4,695 66
1974 4,473 4,428 45
1973 4,138 4,087 51
1972 3,725 3,672 53
1971 3,677 3,648 29
1970 3,499 3,476 23
1969 3,050 3,024 26
1968 2,652 2,622 30
1967 2,500 2,474 26
1966 2,403 2,383 20
1965 2,223 2,199 24
1964 2,255 2,227 28
1963 2,279 2,250 29
1962 2,175 2,150 25
1961 2,081 2,052 29
1960 2,106 2,076 30
1959 1,950 1,920 30
1958 1,968 1,939 29
1957 1,922 1,902 20
1956 1,780 1,756 24
1955 1,785 1,771 14
1954 1,896 1,870 26
1953 1,917 1,894 23
1952 1,879 1,856 23
1951 1,867 1,838 29
1950 2,048 2,025 23
1949 1,858 1,834 24
1948 1,488 1,475 13
1947 1,345 1,314 31
1946 1,147 1,128 19
1945 1,030 1,013 17
1944 916 902 14
1943 853 835 18
1942 734 718 16
1941 681 661 20
1940 694 677 17
1939 639 625 14
1938 654 639 15
1937 595 573 22
1936 591 579 12
1935 644 628 16
1934 644 636 8
1933 645 629 16
1932 678 654 24
1931 763 744 19
1930 928 907 21
1929 896 875 21
1928 880 858 22
1927 771 759 12
1926 663 648 15
1925 736 718 18
1924 757 740 17
1923 652 645 7
1922 630 620 10
1921 576 571 5
1920 614 605 9
1919 531 524 7
1918 436 436 0
1917 413 407 6
1916 344 338 6
1915 353 348 5
1914 299 299 0
1913 243 243 0
1912 217 217 0
1911 151 151 0
1910 150 150 0
1909 123 123 0
1908 101 101 0
1907 121 121 0
1906 88 88 0
1905 93 93 0
1904 81 81 0
1903 75 75 0
1902 68 68 0
1901 78 78 0
1900 84 84 0
1899 60 60 0
1898 53 53 0
1897 53 53 0
1896 63 63 0
1895 61 61 0
1894 50 50 0
1893 51 51 0
1892 55 55 0
1891 42 42 0
1890 50 50 0
1889 61 61 0
1888 56 56 0
1887 57 57 0
1886 69 69 0
1885 54 54 0
1884 56 56 0
1883 50 50 0
1882 39 39 0
1881 45 45 0
1880 39 39 0

Top States for Juan (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 667
26%
CA 492
19%
FL 178
7%
AZ 100
4%
IL 83
3%
NC 80
3%
GA 77
3%
NY 67
3%
TN 59
2%
CO 58
2%
WA 56
2%
NJ 56
2%
AL 43
2%
OH 32
1%
MI 31
1%
NV 31
1%
PA 30
1%
SC 30
1%
IN 29
1%
OK 28
1%
KS 27
1%
VA 27
1%
WI 26
1%
MD 25
1%
KY 23
1%
IA 22
1%
NM 22
1%
MN 22
1%
MO 20
1%
OR 19
1%
MA 19
1%
NE 19
1%
AR 18
1%
UT 18
1%
LA 12
0%
ID 12
0%
CT 11
0%
MS 8
0%
ND 7
0%
DE 5
0%
RI 5
0%