Johan - A very unique male name
Johan at a glance
Johan is ranked #580 among boy baby names in 2025, with 472 births in 2025. It peaked in 2008 at #448 and first appeared on the charts in 1964.
- Rank in 2025
- #580
- Births in 2025
- 472
- Peak year
- 2008 (#448)
- First appeared
- 1964
- Trend
- #598 in 2020 → #580 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 3,107 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (5 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 3,107 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Johan peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 448.
Famous with this name
Johan Raja Lawak
Johan Hedenberg
Johan
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Johan is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Johan is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #340 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #960.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Johan is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Johan origin and meaning
Scandinavian / German form of John
God is gracious; form of John, from Hebrew 'God is gracious'
Johan is the Scandinavian and German form of John, common across northern Europe for centuries. In the United States it appeared in 1964, peaked in 2016, and is holding steady as an international alternative to John and Jonah.
Attested etymology
Johan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Johan, pop culture references for the name Johan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Johan
We've found the following names that sound similar to Johan, sorted by popularity.
John / Jason / Juan / Johnny / Jackson / Jimmy / Jon / Jim / Jaxon / Jimmie /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 580 |
| 2024 | 543 |
| 2023 | 568 |
| 2022 | 580 |
| 2021 | 633 |
| 2020 | 598 |
| 2019 | 581 |
| 2018 | 582 |
| 2017 | 509 |
| 2016 | 470 |
| 2015 | 551 |
| 2014 | 581 |
| 2013 | 537 |
| 2012 | 475 |
| 2011 | 496 |
| 2010 | 448 |
| 2009 | 482 |
| 2008 | 448 |
| 2007 | 500 |
| 2006 | 536 |
| 2005 | 549 |
| 2004 | 570 |
| 2003 | 569 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2001 | 543 |
| 2000 | 867 |
| 1999 | 810 |
| 1998 | 878 |
| 1997 | 1036 |
| 1996 | 1147 |
| 1995 | 1192 |
| 1994 | 1219 |
| 1993 | 1766 |
| 1992 | 1208 |
| 1991 | 1293 |
| 1990 | 1558 |
| 1989 | 1136 |
| 1988 | 1045 |
| 1987 | 1068 |
| 1986 | 2152 |
| 1985 | 2249 |
| 1984 | 1200 |
| 1983 | 1385 |
| 1982 | 1302 |
| 1981 | 1351 |
| 1980 | 1484 |
| 1979 | 2226 |
| 1978 | 1802 |
| 1976 | 2079 |
| 1975 | 2059 |
| 1972 | 1700 |
| 1965 | 1329 |
| 1964 | 1668 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 340 |
| Maryland | 373 |
| Nevada | 375 |
| Illinois | 384 |
| New York | 395 |
| California | 446 |
| North Carolina | 453 |
| Florida | 471 |
| Texas | 482 |
| Georgia | 507 |
| Connecticut | 531 |
| Massachusetts | 532 |
| Iowa | 534 |
| Washington | 545 |
| Indiana | 564 |
| Tennessee | 569 |
| Virginia | 573 |
| Kansas | 638 |
| Colorado | 648 |
| Oklahoma | 658 |
| Utah | 660 |
| South Carolina | 699 |
| Louisiana | 718 |
| Arizona | 888 |
| Missouri | 925 |
| Pennsylvania | 960 |
Even more about Johan
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Johan a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Johan?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
YOH-hahn · /ˈjoʊhɑn/
In English use it splits between YOH-hahn and joh-HAHN.
Around the world
- Johan (German) — Used as-is in German
- Johan (Dutch) — Used as-is in Dutch
Famous bearers
- Johan Cruyff — Dutch footballer and manager (1947–2016) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Johan for John's meaning with a European, distinguished sound. It feels classic abroad and fresh at home.
Worth knowing
- English speakers will often say JOH-han or confuse it with Jonah and Johann
