Johari
Every Johari since 1971 — 721 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johari
Johari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,366 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 721 American babies have been named Johari — about 57% girls and 43% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Johari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johari 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 | 8 | #11,366 | 28 | #3,891 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,676 | 31 | #3,642 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,530 | 20 | #4,972 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,542 | 17 | #5,529 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,433 | 17 | #5,441 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,168 | 16 | #5,562 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,167 | 8 | #9,271 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,648 | 9 | #8,467 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,518 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,278 | 5 | #13,151 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,352 | 6 | #11,352 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,856 | 6 | #11,379 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,887 | 5 | #13,029 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,750 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,700 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,882 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,374 | 10 | #7,981 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,409 | 10 | #7,975 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,894 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,571 | 6 | #11,289 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,366 | 12 | #6,404 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,982 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,689 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,652 | 11 | #6,298 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,659 | 5 | #11,402 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,947 | 11 | #6,105 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,448 | 6 | #8,289 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,697 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,659 | 5 | #5,870 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Johari in 2025?
Johari ranked #11,366 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johari?
721 babies have been named Johari in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johari most popular?
Johari peaked in 2024, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Johari a boy or girl name?
Johari is used for both: about 57% of babies named Johari have been girls and 43% boys.
Is the name Johari rising or falling?
Johari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.