Johan
boy name#572 in 2025Johan entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #451 in 2008, ranks #572 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1910–2025
#572
rank today
#451
peak (2008)
516
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2455 |
| 1920s | #3328 |
| 1930s | #2699 |
| 1940s | #2917 |
| 1950s | #2749 |
| 1960s | #2487 |
| 1970s | #2327 |
| 1980s | #1554 |
| 1990s | #1370 |
| 2000s | #561 |
| 2010s | #523 |
| 2020s | #580 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Johan has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 14,500 people named Johan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Johan alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Johan in 2025?
- Johan ranks #572 among US boy names in 2025, with 516 babies given the name.
- When was the name Johan most popular?
- Johan peaked in 2008, reaching #451 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Johan with classmates?
- Johan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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