Baby Name Popularity Profile

Johan

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Johan.

✦ God is gracious 🌍 German, Hebrew biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #572
All-Time Peak Rank #451 Achieved 2008
Total U.S. Births 14,653 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1910 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 659 births in 2016
💡 The Johan Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning God is gracious
Language Origin German, Hebrew
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Germanic form of Johannes, which originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'.
Common Nicknames
Jo Jojo
Alternative Spellings
Johann
Pronunciation: YO-hahn
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Johan

According to SSA data, Johan achieved its highest historical rank of #451 in 2008. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 659 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 0.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 65 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Johan across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +0.4% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 659 births in 2016
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 6 yrs
Registry Streak 65 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 52
1920s: 71
1930s: 27
1940s: 37
1950s: 46
1960s: 110
1970s: 197
1980s: 445
1990s: 890
2000s: 4,430
2010s: 5,363
2020s: 2,985

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Jo-han
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Florida, California, Texas, Arizona
States with Data 38
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #375 134 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #471 1,001 2016 15.2% Decline
California #446 2,742 2008 5.3% Decline
Texas #482 1,924 2024 Stable
Arizona #888 305 2008 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #340 650 2008 Insufficient historical volume
New York #395 1,504 2016 +18.9% Growth
Maryland #373 247 2018 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #453 454 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #507 436 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #545 238 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #573 306 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #648 153 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #531 139 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #384 617 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #532 262 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 82 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 147 2007 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #699 115 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #638 70 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #564 146 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #660 45 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #569 112 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #718 94 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 55 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #658 63 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #960 219 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 71 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 13 2016 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 15 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 122 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 57 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio Unranked 98 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 10 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 10 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #534 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 5 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #925 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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