Johann
Boy name · #1855 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Johann? In official American birth records, Johann has been tracked continuously since 1912, giving it 113 years of documented American history.
Johann is currently the #1855 boy name in the United States — 85 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1287, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 21,176 boys born in 2025 was named Johann.
Babies named Johann per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 113-year story
Johann first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2010, when 222 boys were named Johann — good for #910 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Johann against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Johann in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Johann is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Johann will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Johann is most common
State-level data for Johann is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Johann
Statistically, parents drawn to Johann tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jaysen, Jordyn, Javion, Jayvon, and Jayvion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Johann | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | #1852 |
| 2024 | 91 | #1795 |
| 2023 | 77 | #1986 |
| 2022 | 87 | #1839 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1964 |
| 2020 | 92 | #1694 |
| 2019 | 91 | #1723 |
| 2018 | 126 | #1396 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1541 |
| 2016 | 168 | #1145 |
| 2015 | 138 | #1287 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1334 |
| 2013 | 164 | #1112 |
| 2012 | 215 | #946 |
| 2011 | 210 | #943 |
| 2010 | 222 | #910 |
| 2009 | 177 | #1061 |
| 2008 | 157 | #1154 |
| 2007 | 146 | #1206 |
| 2006 | 135 | #1239 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1245 |
| 2004 | 125 | #1216 |
| 2003 | 115 | #1253 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1215 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1400 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Johann?
In official American birth records, the name Johann first appeared in 1912 (over 113 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 113 years.
Is Johann a popular boy name?
Johann ranked #1855 among boys in 2025 with 85 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1287.
When was the name Johann most popular?
Johann peaked in 2010, when 222 American boys received the name (ranked #910 that year). Since 2010 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Johann?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 21,176 newborn American boys was named Johann. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.