Juan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7659 in 2006 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 37 births ranking #3399. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 51.5%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 118,817 girls 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.