Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Johanan since 1982
Babies named Johanan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Johanan, a biblical name meaning "God is gracious," has been in occasional use in the United States since at least 1982, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011, though it has never been common. As of 2025, it ranked 10,695th, with approximately 1 in 284,679 newborn boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, reflecting its status as a distinctive but recognizable biblical choice. Despite its strong Hebrew roots and connection to the ubiquitous name John, Johanan has not seen widespread adoption, remaining a rare pick for parents seeking a name with deep historical and religious resonance.
Johanan is a Hebrew name (יוֹחָנָן) meaning "Yahweh has been gracious". It appears in the Bible as the name of several figures, including a son of Josiah and a captain in the time of Jeremiah. The name is a direct source of the English name John and its many cognates across European languages, though Johanan itself has seen limited use as an English given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, John
Sibling names for Johanan
Names that share Johanan's style, for a brother or sister.
