Juan

Juan: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameManx or Spanish origin#159 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /สษ‘หn/ ยท /wษ‘หn/

Meaning and origin of Juan

  • A male given name from Manx or Spanish, equivalent to English John.

How popular is Juan?

#159boys, 2025
2,318U.S. babies in 2025
#46peak rank (1999)
368,366babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,760 girls and 365,606 boys in the U.S. have been named Juan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1536 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #46 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #159 for boys, with 2,318 babies given the name.

188019201960200020258,257 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Juan FAQ

What does the name Juan mean?

A male given name from Manx or Spanish, equivalent to English John.

What is the origin of the name Juan?

Juan is listed as a name of Manx or Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Juan?

Since 1880, 2,760 girls and 365,606 boys in the U.S. have been named Juan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1536 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #46 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #159 for boys, with 2,318 babies given the name.

Is Juan a boy or girl name?

Juan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,760 girls and 365,606 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.