Jaunita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jaunita is of Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It evolved through several languages including Greek and Latin before becoming a diminutive form in Spanish. The name is often associated with traits of grace and charm, and it does not have a biblical background. Jaunita has gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen positively in modern times.
The name Jaunita is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jaunita has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jaunita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 510th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 614th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1484th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3796th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9919th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Jaunita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaunita"
Pronunciation
/hɑːˈniːtə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Jaunita is a diminutive form of Juana, which is the Spanish feminine form of John. The name John itself comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yohanan (Hebrew), Ioannis (Greek), Iohannes (Latin), Juana (Spanish), Jaunita (Spanish diminutive)
Historical Usage
Jaunita gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world as a feminine form of John, particularly in the 20th century, as diminutive forms of names became more common.
Variants & Derivatives
Juana, Juanita, Juan, John
Modern Popularity & Image
Jaunita is perceived as a charming and feminine name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Jaunita Hall, Jaunita McMahon
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaunita"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jaunita"
"Jaunita" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 510th of 9107 | 3,238 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 614th of 9204 | 2,329 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1484th of 12526 | 928 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3796th of 19264 | 265 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9919th of 27321 | 97 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaunita" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jaunita" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
36.44% 516th/1416 |
- |
14.20% 336th/2366 |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
46.31% 716th/1546 |
- |
18.02% 424th/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
87.20% 1942nd/2227 |
- |
37.12% 1059th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jaunita"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaunita" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.