Johann
A male given name from German Johann.
Every Johann since 1912 — 5,519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johann
Johann is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,856 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 5,519 American babies have been named Johann — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 222 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 Johann stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johann year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 85 | #1,856 |
| 2024 | — | — | 91 | #1,799 |
| 2023 | — | — | 77 | #1,992 |
| 2022 | — | — | 87 | #1,844 |
| 2021 | — | — | 76 | #1,972 |
| 2020 | — | — | 92 | #1,700 |
| 2019 | — | — | 91 | #1,730 |
| 2018 | — | — | 126 | #1,397 |
| 2017 | — | — | 106 | #1,547 |
| 2016 | — | — | 168 | #1,146 |
| 2015 | — | — | 138 | #1,294 |
| 2014 | — | — | 130 | #1,338 |
| 2013 | — | — | 164 | #1,113 |
| 2012 | — | — | 215 | #946 |
| 2011 | — | — | 210 | #947 |
| 2010 | — | — | 222 | #912 |
| 2009 | — | — | 177 | #1,062 |
| 2008 | — | — | 157 | #1,158 |
| 2007 | — | — | 146 | #1,212 |
| 2006 | — | — | 135 | #1,243 |
| 2005 | — | — | 127 | #1,248 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,315 | 125 | #1,221 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,925 | 115 | #1,259 |
| 2002 | — | — | 113 | #1,219 |
| 2001 | — | — | 89 | #1,407 |
| 2000 | — | — | 73 | #1,621 |
| 1995 | — | — | 51 | #1,745 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,697 | 38 | #1,994 |
| 1985 | — | — | 49 | #1,401 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,527 | 48 | #1,365 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,419 | 36 | #1,488 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,449 | 26 | #1,727 |
| 1965 | — | — | 19 | #1,836 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,393 | 9 | #2,967 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,661 | 8 | #3,091 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,646 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,269 | — | — |
| 1940 | 19 | #1,863 | — | — |
| 1935 | 23 | #1,581 | — | — |
| 1930 | 16 | #2,150 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,785 | 5 | #4,633 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,625 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Johann
- Johann Sebastian Bach Composer · 1685–1750
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Writer · 1749–1832
- Johann Strauss II Composer · 1825–1899
- Johann Gottlieb Fichte Philosopher · 1762–1814
- Johann Strauss I Composer · 1804–1849
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johann mean?
A male given name from German Johann.
How popular is the name Johann in 2025?
Johann ranked #1,856 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johann?
5,519 babies have been named Johann in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johann most popular?
Johann peaked in 2010, when 222 newborns received the name.
Is Johann a boy or girl name?
Johann is used for both: about 12% of babies named Johann have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Johann rising or falling?
Johann is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Johann?
Well-known people named Johann include Johann Sebastian Bach (composer), Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (writer), Johann Strauss II (composer).