How popular is the name Johan in 2025?

Johan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Johan most popular?

Johan peaked in 1936, reaching #3103 among US girl names.

Johan will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Johan entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #3103 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3103

peak (1936)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Johan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Johan alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Johan in 2025?: Johan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Johan most popular?: Johan peaked in 1936, reaching #3103 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Johan with classmates?: Johan will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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