Total births
2,283
Girls' name · since 1911
Sanjuana
Sanjuana has 2,283 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1950 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,283
- total births
- 1911–2014
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Sanjuana is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,283 have been recorded since 1911.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sanjuana has been recorded 2,283 times among girls since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2014.
- 2,283 total births
- 1911–2014 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,283 girls have been named Sanjuana since 1911, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2014.
- 2,283
- total births
- 1911–2014
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Sanjuana was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
106 babies were named Sanjuana in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Sanjuana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sanjuana's full recorded timeline at 1965, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1911, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1950 peak of 106 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sanjuana at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Sanjuana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2014
- Peak year (1950)
- 106
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Sanjuana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sanjuana's strongest decade.
541 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Sanjuana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1920s 112
1920s
112 births
- 1930s 125
1930s
125 births
- 1940s
1940s
338 births
- 1950s
1950s
541 births
- 1960s 215
1960s
215 births
- 1970s
1970s
321 births
- 1980s
1980s
220 births
- 1990s
1990s
221 births
- 2000s 144
2000s
144 births
- 2010s 26
2010s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 541 births (24% of all-time use).
How Sanjuana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sanjuana's total volume
Sanjuana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sanjuana by state
Where Sanjuana concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,764 | 77.3% |
| #2 | California | | 70 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Sanjuana's total US births 77.3%
Even split
1,764 of 2,283 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sanjuana? ▼
2,283 babies have been named Sanjuana since 1911. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1950 with 106 births.
When was Sanjuana most popular? ▼
Sanjuana was most popular in the 1950s decade with 541 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Sanjuana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sanjuana are Texas (1,764 births), California (70 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Sanjuana been used? ▼
Sanjuana has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 104 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Sanjuana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sandra, Sandy, Sandi, Saniyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sanjuana's data
- Sanjuana's decade-level peak was the 1950s (541 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sanjuanas (1,764 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Sanjuana
Nearby Names Like Sanjuana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sanjuana
Sandra Girl
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Sandy Girl
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Sandi Girl
#15517 10,101 births
Saniyah Girl
#1312 7,300 births
Saniya Girl
#2576 6,985 births
Compare Sanjuana side by side: Sanjuana vs Sandra Sanjuana vs Sandy Sanjuana vs Sandi
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1911–2014 (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. "Sanjuana: Baby Name Since 1911 - 2,283 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sanjuana. 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 Sanjuana 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 July 2026.