Antojuan
A Spanish masculine name meaning "one who desires John".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Antojuan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antojuan today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antojuan births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antojuan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Antojuan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#5,885
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Antojuan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Antojuan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Antojuan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Antojuan
The name Antojuan is a Spanish name that originated in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish words "ante," meaning "before," and "Juan," which is the Spanish form of the name John. The name Juan itself has its origins in the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God."
Antojuan was first used in Spain during the Golden Age of Spanish literature and art, which lasted from the 16th to the 17th century. During this time, many new names were created by combining existing Spanish words and names, reflecting the cultural and linguistic richness of the era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Antojuan is found in a 16th-century Spanish play by Lope de Vega, a renowned playwright of the time. In the play, a character named Antojuan is portrayed as a mischievous and playful individual, possibly reflecting the whimsical nature of the name's origins.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Antojuan. One of the most famous was Antojuan de Mendoza (1490-1552), a Spanish military leader and diplomat who served as the Viceroy of New Spain (present-day Mexico) from 1535 to 1550. He played a significant role in the consolidation of Spanish rule in the Americas.
Another prominent figure was Antojuan Pérez de Guzmán (1578-1644), a Spanish nobleman and poet who was part of the literary movement known as Conceptismo. His works were characterized by their intricate metaphors and wordplay, reflecting the intellectual climate of the time.
In the 18th century, Antojuan Rodríguez (1720-1789) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings adorned many churches and convents throughout Spain, showcasing the artistic talent of the era.
Moving into the 19th century, Antojuan Camacho (1804-1876) was a prominent Mexican politician and military leader who fought in the Mexican-American War. He later served as the governor of the state of Jalisco, leaving a lasting impact on the political landscape of his time.
Lastly, Antojuan García Martínez (1909-1988) was a Spanish writer and journalist who gained recognition for his works depicting the social and cultural aspects of life in rural Spain. His novels and short stories provided insights into the lives of ordinary people, reflecting the changing dynamics of Spanish society in the 20th century.
People
Antojuan + last name combinations
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FAQ
Antojuan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antojuan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antojuan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Antojuan a common name?
We classify Antojuan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antojuan most popular?
The single biggest year for Antojuan was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antojuan is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Antojuan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Antojuan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antojuan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Antojuan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Antojuan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Antojuan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Antojuan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.