How Many People Are Named Juan?
Complete statistics for the name Juan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Juan is the Spanish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious', and it's a genuinely well-established name in the US with around 321,741 people carrying it today. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,026 Americans, which puts it in uncommon but far-from-rare territory. It spent 30 years in the US top 10, which is a serious run for any name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Juan carries the numerology life-path number 1, which traditionally represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People associated with the number 1 are seen as self-driven and determined, with a natural drive to forge their own path.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 365,971 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Juan Through the Generations
Juan peaked in 2005 with 8,256 births in a single year, and its long stretch of 30 years in the top 10 shows just how much staying power it had. The gap between all-time births of 365,971 and the estimated 321,741 living today is relatively small, which makes sense given that the name was at its strongest in recent decades rather than generations ago. The average age of 39 reflects that, sitting squarely in the 30-60 bracket where 155,466 people land. But 148,605 people named Juan are under 30, which is 41% of the living total, so this isn't a name fading quietly into history just yet. The trend is declining now, but the sheer number of younger Juans means it stays visible and current in everyday American life.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Juan
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Juan's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Juan
How Many People Have the Name Juan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,025 people in the United States currently share the name Juan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,302 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Juan a Common or Rare Name?
Juan is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Juan Mean?
Juan means "God is gracious" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Juan in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Juan Most Popular?
The name Juan reached peak popularity in 2005, with 8,256 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Juan?
Approximately 8,025 people named Juan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,025. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,302 Americans.
Is Juan a rare name?
Juan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,302 Americans has this name.
What does the name Juan mean?
Juan means "God is gracious" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Juan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Juan are male and 1% are female.
When was Juan most popular?
Juan peaked in 2005 with 8,256 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.