How Many People Are Named Johann?

Complete statistics for the name Johann: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Johann
Very Rare
German

Johann, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 66,812 Americans today, with an estimated 4,939 people bearing it. The majority, 63%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.

~930
Living in US
1 in 356,397
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is gracious
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Gracious Wise Determined
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, driven by ambition and a strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,886
Worldwide Bearers
#1,562
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,031
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,369
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,143
🇨🇦 Canada
1,130
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,075
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,049
🇵🇪 Peru
889
🇧🇪 Belgium
886
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
846
🇨🇱 Chile
723

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4,590 (93%)
♀ Female
349 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
3,439
Would be under 30 (63%)
1,249
Would be 30–60 (23%)
746
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 5,434 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Johann Through the Generations

Johann has seen its popularity rise and fall over the years, peaking in 2010 with 222 births. Today, it's most commonly found among younger individuals, with 3,439 under 30, compared to 1,249 aged between 30 and 60, and 746 over 60. This trend reflects a newer generation embracing the name, despite its overall declining usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 918
New York 385
Texas 360
Florida 259
New Jersey 131
Illinois 130
North Carolina 64
Georgia 49
Virginia 45
Pennsylvania 43

✨ Similar Names to Johann

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Johann's German roots

📄 About the Name Johann

How Many People Have the Name Johann?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 930 people in the United States currently share the name Johann. That works out to roughly 1 in every 356,397 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Johann a Common or Rare Name?

Johann is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Johann Mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Johann in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Johann Most Popular?

The name Johann reached peak popularity in 2010, with 222 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Johann?

Approximately 930 people named Johann live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 930. That works out to roughly 1 in 356,397 Americans.

Is Johann a rare name?

Johann is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 356,397 Americans has this name.

What does the name Johann mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" and comes from German origins.

Is Johann more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Johann are male and 7% are female.

When was Johann most popular?

Johann peaked in 2010 with 222 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US930
All-Time Births930
1 in X1 in 356,397
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2010
World Rank#1,562
Male %93%
Female %7%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.