Name meaning & stats
Juan
Juan means “God is gracious” (Manx origin). 349,297 US babies since 1940, peak 2005. Notable Juans are 1.9× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
“God is gracious”
ManxWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2005
349,297 US babies were named Juan between 1940 and 2025.
Where Juans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.7× | High · 27 people |
| Footballer | 1.4× | Medium · 20 people |
| Baseball player | 1.9× | Medium · 15 people |
| Basketball player | 1.0× | Low · 9 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Juans show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2005)