Total births
1,182
Boys' name · since 1922
Juanito
Juanito has 1,182 recorded births since 1922 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5098
- among boys today
- 1,182
- born since 1922
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Juanito is the #5098 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,182 recorded since 1922.
Juanito has 1,182 recorded births among boys since 1922, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5098 as of the latest data, more common than 64% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #5098 among boys today
- 1,182 born since 1922
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Juanito is currently the #5098 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 1,182 born since 1922, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5098
- among boys today
- 1,182
- born since 1922
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Juanito vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5098
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Juanito was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
33 babies were named Juanito in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Juanito compares
1,182 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Juanito's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Juanito | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,182 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Juanito's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Juanito's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Juanito at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,098
Active since
1922
Juanito popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Juanito popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1922 (Juanito as girls' name)
Juanito by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Juanito's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Juanito births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 24
1920s
24 births
- 1930s 53
1930s
53 births
- 1940s 42
1940s
42 births
- 1950s 76
1950s
76 births
- 1960s
1960s
99 births
- 1970s
1970s
133 births
- 1980s
1980s
133 births
- 1990s
1990s
162 births
- 2000s
2000s
220 births
- 2010s
2010s
153 births
- 2020s 87
2020s
87 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 220 births (19% of all-time use).
How Juanito compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Juanito's total volume
Juanito vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Juanito by state
Where Juanito concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 68 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 56 | 4.7% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Juanito's total US births 5.8%
Even split
68 of 1,182 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Juanito? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 1,182 babies named Juanito. Today it holds rank #5098 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 33 births.
When was Juanito most popular? ▼
Juanito was most popular in the 2000s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Juanito most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Juanito are California (68 births), Texas (56 births), New Mexico (10 births).
How long has the name Juanito been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Juanito since 1922 -- 104 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Juanito? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Juan, Juancarlos, Juanpablo, Juaquin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Juanito's data
- Juanito's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (220 total births) through the 2020s (87) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Juanitos (68 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Juanito
Nearby Names Like Juanito
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Juanito
Juan Boy
#137 365,606 births
Juancarlos Boy
#2570 4,056 births
Juanpablo Boy
#3018 2,050 births
Juaquin Boy
#4923 1,498 births
Juanjose Boy
#5737 1,043 births
Compare Juanito side by side: Juanito vs Juan Juanito vs Juancarlos Juanito vs Juanpablo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Juanito
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1922–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Juanito: #5098 Boys' Name - 1,182 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/juanito. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Juanito draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.