How Many People Are Named Yochanan?
Complete statistics for the name Yochanan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yochanan is a very rare name, with only 277 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,191,098 Americans. It's also predominantly male, with a peak year of 2014 when 16 babies were born.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 9 traditionally represents completion and fulfillment, suggesting that those named Yochanan may find their purpose and achieve their goals.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 282 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yochanan Through the Generations
Yochanan is a very rare name, with only 277 people living in the US today, which makes it one of the most uncommon names in the country. The fact that the name has seen a rise in popularity, especially in recent years, is quite interesting. The peak year for births was 2014, with 16 babies being named Yochanan, indicating a surge in interest. The age distribution shows that 79% of those named Yochanan are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with the relatively small number of people still alive who were born with this name, highlighting the transient nature of its popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yochanan's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Yochanan
How Many People Have the Name Yochanan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 277 people in the United States currently share the name Yochanan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,191,098 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yochanan a Common or Rare Name?
Yochanan 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yochanan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yochanan Most Popular?
The name Yochanan reached peak popularity in 2014, with 16 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 Yochanan?
Approximately 277 people named Yochanan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 282. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,191,098 Americans.
Is Yochanan a rare name?
Yochanan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,191,098 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yochanan mean?
The meaning and origin of Yochanan are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Yochanan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yochanan are male and 0% are female.
When was Yochanan most popular?
Yochanan peaked in 2014 with 16 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.