Johan
4 countries#342 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Johan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
35,071 births recorded 1906–2022 · currently #342 · peaked in 1988 with 1,368 births
Most common in: Nord, La Réunion, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
14,788 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #572 · peaked in 2016 with 659 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
706 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 52 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
631 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1139 · peaked in 2013 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
75 births recorded 1974–2013 · peaked in 1975 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Johan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #155 | — |
| 2004 | #126 | ↑29 |
| 2005 | #103 | ↑23 |
| 2006 | #116 | ↓13 |
| 2007 | #130 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #127 | ↑3 |
| 2009 | #135 | ↓8 |
| 2010 | #147 | ↓12 |
| 2011 | #148 | ↓1 |
| 2012 | #140 | ↑8 |
| 2013 | #148 | ↓8 |
| 2014 | #151 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #172 | ↓21 |
| 2016 | #172 | — |
| 2017 | #191 | ↓19 |
| 2018 | #190 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #232 | ↓42 |
| 2020 | #244 | ↓12 |
| 2021 | #286 | ↓42 |
| 2022 | #342 | ↓56 |
Frequently asked questions about Johan
Is Johan a popular name?
Yes — Johan currently ranks #342 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Johan more common for boys or girls?
Johan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Johan most popular?
Johan peaked in 1988 in France, with 1,368 recorded births that year.
Is Johan rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Johan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #659 in 1906 to #342 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Johan?
At least 50,565 babies have been recorded with the name Johan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Johan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Johan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Johan?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Johan include Roberto, Enrique, Clay, Emanuel.
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