Declining since 2006, #1,654 for boys today.
Popularity of Johnpaul since 1960
Babies named Johnpaul per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 108 |
| 1970s | 594 |
| 1980s | 1,096 |
| 1990s | 913 |
| 2000s | 1,505 |
| 2010s | 1,283 |
| 2020s | 561 |
Meaning & origin
Johnpaul first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960 and saw its peak popularity in 2005. Since 2006, its usage has been on a steady decline, but it remains recognizable due to its familiar parts. The name ranked 1,654th in 2025, with a frequency of about 1 in 16,912 male births. Compound names like Johnpaul often reflect family tradition or honor two role models. Its top states include Kansas, Louisiana, and Minnesota, indicating scattered but consistent use across the country.
Johnpaul is a compound name formed from John and Paul. John, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, has been one of the most enduring names in the English-speaking world. Paul, from the Latin Paulus, gained prominence through Saint Paul the Apostle. Such double-barreled given names became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century, often combining two family or saint names.
Where Johnpaul is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: John, Paul, JP
Variants: John-Paul
Sibling names for Johnpaul
Names that share Johnpaul's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maryann, Annemarie, Catherine, Elizabeth, Theresa, Marygrace, Marycatherine, Maryfrances, Nancyann, Shirleyann, Angelmarie, Sarajane, Tonimarie, Ritamarie
Brothers: Michael, David, James, Joseph, Christopher, Johndavid, Michaeljames, Davidjames, Davidlee, Davidmichael, Paulanthony
