Juanangel
A Spanish name combining Juan (meaning "God is gracious") and Angel ("messenger of God").
Name Census estimates that about 184 living Americans carry the first name Juanangel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Juanangel today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Juanangel births was 2006 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Juanangel. 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.
People living today
184
~ 1 in 1,862,795 Americans
Peak year
2006
16 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,538
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Juanangel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Juanangel from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 106 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Juanangel 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 Juanangel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Juanangels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Juanangel
The name Juanangel is a combination of two Spanish names - Juan and Angel. It is believed to have originated in Spain, where both Juan and Angel have been commonly used as given names for centuries.
Juan is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God" or "God is gracious." It was popularized through its association with John the Baptist and has been widely used across the Spanish-speaking world since the Middle Ages.
Angel, on the other hand, comes from the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "envoy." It was adopted into Spanish as a given name during the spread of Christianity and has been used to honor the celestial beings known as angels.
While the exact origin of the combined name Juanangel is unclear, it is likely that it emerged as a way to honor both Juan and Angel, two important figures in Christian tradition. The name may have been used to express a deep religious devotion or to invoke the protection and guidance of these two revered beings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Juanangel dates back to the 16th century. In 1524, Juanangel de Huarte was a Spanish nobleman and knight who played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés.
Another notable figure with this name was Juanangel Calderón de Heredia (1553-1615), a Spanish Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Ávila and later as the Bishop of Valladolid.
In the 18th century, Juanangel Arteaga y Falguera (1757-1824) was a Spanish military officer and scientist who made important contributions to the field of ballistics and the development of artillery.
During the 19th century, Juanangel Eyzaguirre (1803-1868) was a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Finance and later as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
More recently, Juanangel García (1938-2017) was a Colombian painter and sculptor known for his colorful and vibrant works that captured the essence of his country's culture and traditions.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the name Juanangel throughout history, spanning fields such as religion, military, politics, and the arts.
People
Juanangel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Juanangel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Juanangel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Juanangel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 184 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Juanangel 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 1,862,795 US residents.
Is Juanangel a common name?
We classify Juanangel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 186 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Juanangel most popular?
The single biggest year for Juanangel was 2006, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Juanangel is about 18 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 Juanangel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Juanangel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Juanangel 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 Juanangel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Juanangel 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 Juanangel 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 many Americans are named Juanangel?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Juanangel, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.