Juan is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #140 in 2023 with 2,539 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 8,230 births ranking #55. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 63.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 673 boys born was named Juan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Juan is the Spanish form of John and means "God is gracious". It is one of the most established and recognisable names across the Spanish-speaking world.
The name has been used for centuries in Hispanic naming and remains central in family, religious, and cultural traditions. Its broad use gives it great stability and familiarity.