Rising since 2004, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Yohann since 2003
Babies named Yohann per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yohann's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Yohann is a French variant of the classic John, offering a sophisticated alternative that has been slowly gaining traction in the United States. First recorded in U.S. data in 2003, it reached its peak rank of 4,857 in 2025, showing a rising trajectory since 2004. The name is notably more common in Florida, which stands out as its top state. With a 1-in-85,404 boys given the name, Yohann remains a rare but recognizable choice, appealing to parents seeking a name with European flair and biblical roots.
Yohann is a French form of Johannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ioannes, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' It has been used in France since the Middle Ages, though less common than Jean. The name gained some modern usage outside France as a distinctive alternative to John or Johann.
Where Yohann is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yohann” around the world
Where Yohann lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yo, Yoyo
Sibling names for Yohann
Names that share Yohann's style, for a brother or sister.
