Jhoan
From a Hebrew source meaning "God is gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 600 living Americans carry the first name Jhoan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jhoan today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jhoan births was 2023 (76 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jhoan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
600
~ 1 in 571,257 Americans
Peak year
2023
76 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,378
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Jhoan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jhoan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 232 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jhoan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jhoan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jhoans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, New York, California recorded the most babies named Jhoan, while New Jersey, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jhoan
The name Jhoan has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to the ancient Roman era. It is derived from the Latin name "Ioannes," which itself was a transliteration of the Greek name "Iōannēs." The Greek name "Iōannēs" ultimately comes from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
During the Roman period, the name Ioannes was quite common, and it was often given to individuals born around the time of the winter solstice. The name gained significant prominence in the Christian tradition due to its association with John the Baptist and John the Apostle, both of whom played crucial roles in the New Testament.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jhoan dates back to the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Latin and Romance languages were spoken. It was a variant spelling that emerged as a result of regional dialects and linguistic evolution. The name Jhoan can be found in various historical records and documents from that era, including church registers and legal documents.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Jhoan was Jhoan of Salisbury, an English philosopher, and author who lived from around 1115 to 1180. He was a prominent scholar and a respected advisor to King Henry II of England.
In the 14th century, Jhoan of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster and the third surviving son of King Edward III of England, was a significant historical figure. He played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War and the political affairs of his time, living from around 1340 to 1399.
During the Renaissance period, Jhoan Calvino, better known as John Calvin, was a influential French theologian and a pivotal figure in the Protestant Reformation. He lived from 1509 to 1564 and his teachings and writings had a profound impact on the development of Christian theology and the formation of the Calvinist branch of Protestantism.
In the 17th century, Jhoan Milton, the famous English poet and author, left an indelible mark on literature with his epic work "Paradise Lost." He lived from 1608 to 1674 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English language.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Jhoan Keats, the renowned English Romantic poet, is celebrated for his lyrical works and his exploration of themes such as love, beauty, and the natural world. He lived a tragically short life, from 1795 to 1821, but his literary contributions have endured and inspired generations of writers and poets.
People
Jhoan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jhoan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jhoan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jhoan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 600 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jhoan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 571,257 US residents.
Is Jhoan a common name?
We classify Jhoan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 606 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jhoan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jhoan was 2023, when 76 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jhoan is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jhoan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jhoan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.