Holding steady.
Popularity of Johnn since 1927
Babies named Johnn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Johnn represents an uncommon spelling variant of John, a name that has been a staple in English-speaking countries for centuries. Despite John's enduring popularity, Johnn has remained extremely rare. It was first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1927, but it has never reached a rank in the national top 1000. Its peak year of usage was 1947, during the height of John's own popularity in the 1940s. In recent decades, the name has shown a stable trajectory, with very few annual births. Johnn's rarity offers a distinct alternative for parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling, though its meaning and heritage remain tied to the classic name John.
Johnn is a modern respelling of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It emerged as a creative variant in the early 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of John and the trend of using alternative spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Johnny
Sibling names for Johnn
Names that share Johnn's style, for a brother or sister.
