Johann
4 countries#902 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Johann was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
19,389 births recorded 1902–2022 · currently #902 · peaked in 1981 with 915 births
Most common in: Nord, Seine-Maritime, Paris, Finistère, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
5,519 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #1852 · peaked in 2010 with 222 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
272 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 20 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
249 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2012 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
23 births recorded 1974–1987 · peaked in 1985 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Johann’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #383 | — |
| 2004 | #302 | ↑81 |
| 2005 | #297 | ↑5 |
| 2006 | #385 | ↓88 |
| 2007 | #394 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #372 | ↑22 |
| 2009 | #376 | ↓4 |
| 2010 | #423 | ↓47 |
| 2011 | #458 | ↓35 |
| 2012 | #493 | ↓35 |
| 2013 | #426 | ↑67 |
| 2014 | #517 | ↓91 |
| 2015 | #505 | ↑12 |
| 2016 | #561 | ↓56 |
| 2017 | #522 | ↑39 |
| 2018 | #560 | ↓38 |
| 2019 | #614 | ↓54 |
| 2020 | #681 | ↓67 |
| 2021 | #705 | ↓24 |
| 2022 | #902 | ↓197 |
Frequently asked questions about Johann
Is Johann a popular name?
Yes — Johann currently ranks #902 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Johann more common for boys or girls?
Johann is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Johann most popular?
Johann peaked in 1981 in France, with 915 recorded births that year.
Is Johann rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Johann’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #544 in 1902 to #902 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Johann?
At least 25,180 babies have been recorded with the name Johann across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Johann popular in more than one country?
Yes — Johann appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Johann?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Johann include Ayub, Eesa, Kyrin, Loki.
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