Juanita
From Spanish Juanita, from Juana + -ita (“-ette”), from Old Spanish Johanna, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from…
Every Juanita since 1880 — 208,675 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Juanita
Juanita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,794 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 208,675 American babies have been named Juanita. Its peak came in 1924, when 5,428 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Juanita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Juanita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,794 | — | — |
| 2024 | 68 | #2,598 | — | — |
| 2023 | 80 | #2,298 | — | — |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,593 | — | — |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,690 | — | — |
| 2020 | 75 | #2,361 | — | — |
| 2019 | 78 | #2,313 | — | — |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,574 | — | — |
| 2017 | 84 | #2,245 | — | — |
| 2016 | 75 | #2,452 | — | — |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,068 | — | — |
| 2014 | 82 | #2,279 | — | — |
| 2013 | 102 | #1,944 | — | — |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,326 | — | — |
| 2011 | 99 | #1,992 | — | — |
| 2010 | 112 | #1,826 | — | — |
| 2009 | 121 | #1,789 | — | — |
| 2008 | 164 | #1,443 | — | — |
| 2007 | 181 | #1,347 | — | — |
| 2006 | 162 | #1,400 | — | — |
| 2005 | 174 | #1,283 | — | — |
| 2004 | 205 | #1,115 | — | — |
| 2003 | 193 | #1,133 | — | — |
| 2002 | 221 | #998 | — | — |
| 2001 | 258 | #888 | — | — |
| 2000 | 268 | #836 | — | — |
| 1995 | 317 | #672 | — | — |
| 1990 | 446 | #534 | 6 | #7,615 |
| 1985 | 598 | #380 | — | — |
| 1980 | 810 | #304 | 6 | #5,888 |
| 1975 | 936 | #260 | 6 | #5,114 |
| 1970 | 1,261 | #247 | 7 | #4,043 |
| 1965 | 1,666 | #197 | 8 | #3,112 |
| 1960 | 2,095 | #184 | 10 | #2,772 |
| 1955 | 2,502 | #145 | 10 | #2,670 |
| 1950 | 3,028 | #115 | 10 | #2,505 |
| 1945 | 2,654 | #108 | 13 | #1,974 |
| 1940 | 3,174 | #78 | 31 | #1,221 |
| 1935 | 3,344 | #72 | 22 | #1,471 |
| 1930 | 4,512 | #57 | 39 | #1,127 |
| 1925 | 5,232 | #49 | 21 | #1,712 |
| 1920 | 4,238 | #61 | 16 | #2,095 |
| 1915 | 2,398 | #92 | 8 | #2,952 |
| 1910 | 732 | #115 | 5 | #1,723 |
| 1905 | 360 | #157 | — | — |
| 1900 | 273 | #189 | — | — |
| 1895 | 154 | #221 | — | — |
| 1890 | 89 | #265 | — | — |
| 1885 | 51 | #276 | — | — |
| 1880 | 23 | #336 | — | — |
Famous people named Juanita
- Juanita Castro Politician · b. 1933
- Juanita Moore Actor · 1914–2014
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Juanita mean?
From Spanish Juanita, from Juana + -ita (“-ette”), from Old Spanish Johanna, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the…
How popular is the name Juanita in 2025?
Juanita ranked #2,794 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Juanita?
208,675 babies have been named Juanita in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Juanita most popular?
Juanita peaked in 1924, when 5,428 newborns received the name.
Is Juanita a boy or girl name?
Juanita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Juanita rising or falling?
Juanita is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Juanita?
Well-known people named Juanita include Juanita Castro (politician), Juanita Moore (actor).