Johannes
From Late Latin Iōhannēs, variant of Latin Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān).
Every Johannes since 1913 — 2,314 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johannes
Johannes is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,499 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 2,314 American babies have been named Johannes. Its peak came in 2019, when 62 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 Johannes stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johannes year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2,499 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,073 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2,559 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2,774 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,269 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,307 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,244 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,526 |
| 2017 | 53 | #2,434 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2,422 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2,398 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,732 |
| 2013 | 47 | #2,577 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,029 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3,080 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2,659 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,502 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,190 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,781 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,187 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,777 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,044 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,166 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,142 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2,294 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,368 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,120 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,735 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,464 |
| 1980 | 29 | #1,931 |
| 1975 | 17 | #2,495 |
| 1970 | 14 | #2,568 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,037 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,769 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,092 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,160 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,154 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,569 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,530 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,227 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Johannes
- Johannes Gutenberg Inventor · 1394–1468
- Johannes Vermeer Painter · 1632–1675
- Johannes Brahms Composer · 1833–1897
- Johannes Kepler Astronomer · 1571–1630
- Johannes Diderik van der Waals Physicist · 1837–1923
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johannes mean?
From Late Latin Iōhannēs, variant of Latin Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān).
How popular is the name Johannes in 2025?
Johannes ranked #2,499 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johannes?
2,314 babies have been named Johannes in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johannes most popular?
Johannes peaked in 2019, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Johannes a boy or girl name?
Johannes is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Johannes rising or falling?
Johannes has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Johannes?
Well-known people named Johannes include Johannes Gutenberg (inventor), Johannes Vermeer (painter), Johannes Brahms (composer).