How Many People Are Named Johannes?
Complete statistics for the name Johannes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Johannes means 'God is gracious' and has been a rare choice in the U.S., with only 1 in 164,508 Americans bearing this name. That's just 2,006 people who call themselves Johannes, making it truly unique. The majority, 54%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 2,258 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Johannes Through the Generations
Johannes has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly since its peak in 2019 when 62 babies were given this name. Today, there are 2,006 Johanneses living in the United States, with the average age sitting at 33. The age distribution reveals a youthful trend, with 1,223 under 30, 720 between 30 and 60, and 315 over 60, indicating that it's becoming more popular among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Johannes's German roots
📄 About the Name Johannes
How Many People Have the Name Johannes?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,151 people in the United States currently share the name Johannes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 105,189 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Johannes a Common or Rare Name?
Johannes 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 Johannes Mean?
Johannes means "God is gracious" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Johannes in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Johannes Most Popular?
The name Johannes reached peak popularity in 2019, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Johannes?
Approximately 3,151 people named Johannes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,151. That works out to roughly 1 in 105,189 Americans.
Is Johannes a rare name?
Johannes is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 105,189 Americans has this name.
What does the name Johannes mean?
Johannes means "God is gracious" and comes from German origins.
Is Johannes more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Johannes are male and 0% are female.
When was Johannes most popular?
Johannes peaked in 2019 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.