Anjuan
A boy's name of American origin with 33 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Anjuan is a two-syllable boy's name with a clean, contemporary sound — among the most common endings in modern American names. With only 33 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Anjuan is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Anjuan is a boy's baby name of American origin, a modern invented name that combines the An- prefix with the Spanish classic Juan — itself the Spanish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.'
The blend of sounds gives Anjuan a cross-cultural character, bridging American innovation with Spanish-language tradition. It's the kind of name that feels both deeply personal and culturally layered, reflecting the multicultural tapestry of American naming in the late 20th century.
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Anjuan is cataloged under the American naming tradition. Names from the American tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Anjuan has been recorded as a boy's name since 1980, with 33 total births. Browse the American names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anjuan has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 22 | — |
The Story of Anjuan
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Anjuan is a Gen X staple. Boys named Anjuan are most likely born between 1980 and 1990.
How rare is Anjuan?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anjuan is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1980s with 22 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1980–2005)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | #10210 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8173 |
| 1986 | 5 | #6775 |
| 1983 | 5 | #6289 |
| 1981 | 6 | #5517 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5559 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2005