Is Juan a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Juan is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #133 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Juan Boy

Popularity: #133 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHWAN / /xwan/

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Juan is a common Spanish name derived from the Latin name Johannes. It has been widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and has significant cultural importance in regions influenced by Spanish colonization. The name has been borne by numerous saints and historical figures, contributing to its popularity. It is often associated with religious and cultural traditions.

Trend Summary

Juan has consistently been a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries, though its usage has fluctuated in the United States.

Variants

Juanito
Juanelo

International Variants

Giovanni (Italian)
John (English)
Jean (French)
János (Hungarian)
Johann (German)

Famous people named Juan

Juan Carlos I was the King of Spain from 1975 to 2014, known for his role in transitioning Spain to democracy.

Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer and conquistador known for his exploration of Florida.

Juan Manuel Santos is a Colombian politician who served as President of Colombia from 2010 to 2018 and won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Fictional characters named Juan

Juan is a character in the animated film 'Coco', where he is depicted as a musician in the Land of the Dead.

Sibling Suggestions

José Luis Miguel Carlos Antonio Diego

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Juan was first seen in the United States in 1880. Juan has ranked as high as #81 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, 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)

Top States for Juan (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	667	27%
CA	492	20%
FL	178	7%
AZ	100	4%
IL	83	3%
NC	80	3%
GA	77	3%
NY	67	3%
TN	59	2%
WA	56	2%
AL	43	2%
OH	32	1%
MI	31	1%
NV	31	1%
SC	30	1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	39
1881	45
1882	39
1883	50
1884	56
1885	54
1886	69
1887	57
1888	56
1889	61
1890	50
1891	42
1892	55
1893	51
1894	50
1895	61
1896	63
1897	53
1898	53
1899	60
1900	84
1901	78
1902	68
1903	75
1904	81
1905	93
1906	88
1907	121
1908	101
1909	123
1910	150
1911	151
1912	217
1913	243
1914	299
1915	348
1916	338
1917	407
1918	436
1919	524
1920	605
1921	571
1922	620
1923	645
1924	740
1925	718
1926	648
1927	759
1928	858
1929	875
1930	907
1931	744
1932	654
1933	629
1934	636
1935	628
1936	579
1937	573
1938	639
1939	625
1940	677
1941	661
1942	718
1943	835
1944	902
1945	1,012
1946	1,128
1947	1,314
1948	1,475
1949	1,834
1950	2,025
1951	1,838
1952	1,856
1953	1,894
1954	1,869
1955	1,771
1956	1,756
1957	1,901
1958	1,938
1959	1,920
1960	2,076
1961	2,051
1962	2,147
1963	2,251
1964	2,227
1965	2,199
1966	2,385
1967	2,475
1968	2,624
1969	3,024
1970	3,474
1971	3,646
1972	3,674
1973	4,087
1974	4,428
1975	4,695
1976	5,053
1977	4,563
1978	4,837
1979	4,943
1980	5,433
1981	5,500
1982	5,122
1983	4,894
1984	4,644
1985	4,852
1986	5,076
1987	4,976
1988	5,172
1989	5,780
1990	6,743
1991	6,843
1992	6,955
1993	6,899
1994	7,207
1995	6,982
1996	7,010
1997	7,113
1998	7,361
1999	7,800
2000	7,711
2001	7,447
2002	7,819
2003	7,831
2004	8,131
2005	8,230
2006	7,940
2007	7,420
2008	7,033
2009	6,283
2010	5,245
2011	4,682
2012	4,284
2013	3,891
2014	3,903
2015	3,525
2016	3,348
2017	2,996
2018	2,843
2019	2,703
2020	2,523
2021	2,359
2022	2,676
2023	2,539
2024	2,601