Holding steady, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Ioannis since 1964
Babies named Ioannis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 182 |
| 1980s | 259 |
| 1990s | 229 |
| 2000s | 265 |
| 2010s | 283 |
| 2020s | 172 |
Meaning & origin
Ioannis is the Greek form of John, a name that has been a cornerstone of Christian tradition for millennia. In the United States, the name has been in use since at least 1964, though it remains relatively uncommon, ranking 3,757 in 2025 with about 1 in 58,899 boys receiving it. The name reached its peak popularity in 2018, and has held fairly stable since then, reflecting its steady presence among Greek-American families. New York is the top state for the name, followed by other areas with strong Greek communities. Ioannis carries a deep religious significance, and its many nicknames like Yanni and Giannis offer flexible options for everyday use.
Ioannis is the modern Greek form of the ancient Greek name Ioannes, which itself comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has been a staple name in Greek communities for centuries, often linked to Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist in the Orthodox tradition. The name remains widely used in Greece and Cyprus.
Where Ioannis is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yanni, Yianni, Yannis, Giannis, Nakos
Sibling names for Ioannis
Names that share Ioannis's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maria, Eleni, Sophia, Katerina, Alexandra, Dimitra, Fotini, Panagiota, Vasiliki, Angeliki, Panayiota
Brothers: Dimitrios, Georgios, Nikolaos, Panagiotis, Athanasios, Evangelos, Petros, Apostolos, Haralambos, Kostantinos, Stefanos, Eleftherios, Kyriakos, Panayiotis, Pavlos, Spyridon
