Juana
Girl name · #1223 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Juana? In official American birth records, Juana has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 185 baby girls were named Juana, placing it at #1223 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1908, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,730 girls born in 2025 was named Juana.
Babies named Juana per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Juana first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 265 girls were named Juana — good for #773 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Juana against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Juana in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Juana is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Juana will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Juana is most common
Geography matters for names, and Juana is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Juana is most common in AL (0.7 per 1,000), TN (0.5 per 1,000), FL (0.3 per 1,000), GA (0.2 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Juana is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Juana
Statistically, parents drawn to Juana tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ilana, Susana, Joana, Elana, and Roxana.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Juana | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 185 | #1222 |
| 2024 | 221 | #1105 |
| 2023 | 196 | #1212 |
| 2022 | 175 | #1343 |
| 2021 | 162 | #1364 |
| 2020 | 143 | #1494 |
| 2019 | 140 | #1540 |
| 2018 | 122 | #1692 |
| 2017 | 114 | #1815 |
| 2016 | 119 | #1743 |
| 2015 | 106 | #1908 |
| 2014 | 104 | #1922 |
| 2013 | 91 | #2096 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1846 |
| 2011 | 118 | #1741 |
| 2010 | 144 | #1546 |
| 2009 | 160 | #1450 |
| 2008 | 191 | #1299 |
| 2007 | 181 | #1340 |
| 2006 | 222 | #1121 |
| 2005 | 245 | #994 |
| 2004 | 191 | #1175 |
| 2003 | 190 | #1140 |
| 2002 | 221 | #995 |
| 2001 | 214 | #1001 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Juana?
In official American birth records, the name Juana first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Juana a popular girl name?
Juana ranked #1223 among girls in 2025 with 185 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1908.
When was the name Juana most popular?
Juana peaked in 1994, when 265 American girls received the name (ranked #773 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Juana?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,730 newborn American girls was named Juana. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.