Jujuan
An English elaboration of the Spanish name "Juan" meaning "God is gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 442 living Americans carry the first name Jujuan. It is a predominantly male name (98.9% of registrations). The average person named Jujuan today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jujuan births was 1999 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jujuan. 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
442
~ 1 in 775,462 Americans
Peak year
1999
32 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2018 SSA rank
#7,026
Tracked since 1966
Gender
Gender distribution for Jujuan
Jujuan leans heavily male at 98.9% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jujuan as a male name
- Ranked #13,104 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 1999 (32 births)
Jujuan as a female name
- Ranked #7,026 in 1966
- 5 female births in 1966
- Peak: 1966 (5 births)
Popularity
Jujuan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jujuan from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jujuan 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 Jujuan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jujuans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Michigan, Georgia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Jujuan, while Illinois, Georgia, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jujuan
The name Jujuan has its origins in the West African region, specifically among the Yoruba people of present-day Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th century or earlier, when the Yoruba civilizations were flourishing. The name is derived from the Yoruba word "ju", which means "to be born", and "juan", which signifies "to walk" or "to tread". Therefore, the name Jujuan can be interpreted as "one who is born to walk" or "one who is born to journey".
In the rich oral traditions of the Yoruba people, the name Jujuan is associated with stories and folktales that celebrate the spirit of adventure, exploration, and personal growth. It is believed that children named Jujuan were destined to embark on remarkable journeys, both physical and metaphorical, throughout their lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jujuan can be found in the writings of the renowned Yoruba historian and storyteller, Amos Tutuola, who lived from 1920 to 1997. In his seminal work, "The Palm-Wine Drinkard", Tutuola introduced the character of Jujuan, a young man who embarked on a mythical quest filled with fantastical creatures and supernatural encounters.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jujuan. One such person was Jujuan ibn Abdallah (c. 1050 - 1120), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from the medieval Almoravid dynasty in present-day Morocco. His works were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth.
Another remarkable figure was Jujuan Oluwole (1875 - 1951), a prominent Yoruba artist and sculptor whose intricate wood carvings and bronze sculptures captured the essence of Yoruba culture and spirituality. His works are now housed in prestigious museums and galleries around the world.
In the realm of music, Jujuan Kuti (1938 - 1997) was a pioneering Nigerian musician and activist, known for his fusion of Yoruba traditional rhythms with jazz and funk influences. He was a vocal critic of political corruption and a champion of human rights, using his music as a powerful tool for social change.
Lastly, Jujuan Adebayo (born 1997) is a contemporary Nigerian-American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat in the NBA. His athletic prowess and determination on the court have earned him a dedicated following and numerous accolades.
These are just a few examples of the remarkable individuals who have carried the name Jujuan throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and embodying the spirit of adventure and journey that the name represents.
People
Jujuan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jujuan 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
Jujuan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jujuan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 442 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jujuan 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 775,462 US residents.
Is Jujuan a common name?
We classify Jujuan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 456 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jujuan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jujuan was 1999, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jujuan is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jujuan a male name?
Yes, 98.9% of people registered as Jujuan 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.
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.