Total births
3,476
Girls' name · since 1928
Sanjuanita
3,476 babies named Sanjuanita in U.S. Social Security records since 1928, with the highest year being 1952. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 3,476
- total births
- 1928–2013
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Sanjuanita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 3,476 recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Sanjuanita recorded 3,476 times among girls since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 2013.
- 3,476 total births
- 1928–2013 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,476 girls have been named Sanjuanita since 1928, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2013.
- 3,476
- total births
- 1928–2013
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Sanjuanita was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
134 babies were named Sanjuanita in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
Sanjuanita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sanjuanita's full recorded timeline at 1976, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1928, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1952 peak of 134 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sanjuanita at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1952
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Sanjuanita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–2013
- Peak year (1952)
- 134
- Annual births at peak, across 86 years of records
Sanjuanita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sanjuanita's strongest decade.
982 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Sanjuanita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 289
1940s
289 births
- 1950s
1950s
982 births
- 1960s
1960s
635 births
- 1970s
1970s
727 births
- 1980s 374
1980s
374 births
- 1990s 302
1990s
302 births
- 2000s 151
2000s
151 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 982 births (28% of all-time use).
How Sanjuanita 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 Sanjuanita's total volume
Sanjuanita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sanjuanita by state
Where Sanjuanita concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 2,989 | 86.0% |
| #2 | California | | 40 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Sanjuanita's total US births 86.0%
Even split
2,989 of 3,476 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sanjuanita? ▼
3,476 babies have been named Sanjuanita since 1928. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1952 with 134 births.
When was Sanjuanita most popular? ▼
Sanjuanita was most popular in the 1950s decade with 982 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Sanjuanita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sanjuanita are Texas (2,989 births), California (40 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Sanjuanita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sanjuanita since 1928 -- 86 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Sanjuanita? ▼
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 Sanjuanita's data
- Sanjuanita's decade-level peak was the 1950s (982 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sanjuanitas (2,989 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 Sanjuanita
Nearby Names Like Sanjuanita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sanjuanita
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
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Compare Sanjuanita side by side: Sanjuanita vs Sandra Sanjuanita vs Sandy Sanjuanita vs Sandi
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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, 1928–2013 (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. "Sanjuanita: Baby Name Since 1928 - 3,476 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sanjuanita. 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 Sanjuanita 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.