Ioannis
Transliteration of Greek Ιωάννης (Ioánnis), a male given name used in (modern) Greece.
Every Ioannis since 1964 — 1,400 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ioannis
Ioannis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,796 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 1,400 American babies have been named Ioannis. Its peak came in 2018, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ioannis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ioannis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,796 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,359 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,952 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,913 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,450 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,232 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,236 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2,965 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,822 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,627 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,451 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,761 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,364 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,449 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,198 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3,146 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,764 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,881 |
| 2007 | 39 | #2,990 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,550 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,276 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,351 |
| 2003 | 30 | #3,146 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,216 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,176 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,684 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,756 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,003 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,456 |
| 1980 | 28 | #1,982 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,315 |
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Famous people named Ioannis
- Ioannis Metaxas Politician · 1871–1941
- Ioannis Kapodistrias Politician · 1776–1831
- Ioannis Kolettis Politician · 1773–1847
- Ioannis Georgiadis Politician · 1876–1960
- Ioannis Mitropoulos Gymnast · 1874–2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ioannis mean?
Transliteration of Greek Ιωάννης (Ioánnis), a male given name used in (modern) Greece.
How popular is the name Ioannis in 2025?
Ioannis ranked #3,796 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ioannis?
1,400 babies have been named Ioannis in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ioannis most popular?
Ioannis peaked in 2018, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Ioannis a boy or girl name?
Ioannis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ioannis rising or falling?
Ioannis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ioannis?
Well-known people named Ioannis include Ioannis Metaxas (politician), Ioannis Kapodistrias (politician), Ioannis Kolettis (politician).