Sanjuana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sanjuana is a name of Spanish origin meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved from the Hebrew name Yochanan through Latin forms and has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures. The name reflects traits of grace and tradition, with no direct biblical relevance. It has gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with cultural significance.
The name Sanjuana is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers 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, Sanjuana 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, 'Sanjuana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3660th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2345th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1517th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2680th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4131st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7915th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sanjuana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sanjuana"
Pronunciation
/sænˈhwɑːnə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Sanjuana is a feminine given name derived from the Spanish form of the name Juan, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Iohannes (Latin), Johannes (Latin, Medieval), Juan (Spanish), Sanjuana (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Sanjuana has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Mexico and other Latin American countries, and gained popularity in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Sanju, Juanita, Juana
Modern Popularity & Image
Sanjuana is perceived as a traditional and culturally rich name, often associated with familial and religious significance in Hispanic communities.
Famous People
Sanjuana Martínez, a prominent community leader, Sanjuana Ruiz, a well-known artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sanjuana"
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 "Sanjuana"
"Sanjuana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3660th of 9107 | 111 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2345th of 9204 | 245 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1517th of 12526 | 891 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2680th of 19264 | 445 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4131st of 27321 | 363 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7915th of 35406 | 223 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Sanjuana" 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 "Sanjuana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
46.70% 1105th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
38.84% 914th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
26.53% 757th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
- |
31.32% 1102nd/3518 |
76.78% 3105th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
33.27% 1728th/5194 |
50.47% 3188th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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44.48% 3253rd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sanjuana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sanjuana" 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.