Boy · #11,471 in 2026

Sanjuan

Name: Popularity of the name Sanjuan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sanjuan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,471

Peak Rank

#3,120 (1974)

Total Babies

139

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1948

First Year

2005

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#3120

Peak Rank

139

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sanjuan

Sanjuan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1948, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 11 Sanjuans were born — ranking #3,120 that year. As of 2026, Sanjuan ranks #11,471 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 139 Sanjuans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Sanjuan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sanjuan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sinewy
Sanjana
Sinew
Sinews
Sanya
Sanyo
Sayen
Sonnen
Simion
Sinu
Sinuate
Sinewed

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanjuan

What does the name Sanjuan mean?

Sanjuan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1948. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sanjuan in 2026?

In 2026, Sanjuan ranks #11,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sanjuan most popular?

Sanjuan reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #3,120 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sanjuan most popular?

Sanjuan has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sanjuan.

Is Sanjuan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sanjuan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sanjuan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sanjuan include Candy, Michall, Devlon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sanjuan

Sanjuan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1948 and has accumulated 139 births in the dataset. Sanjuan's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #3,120. Use the chart and map above to compare Sanjuan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.