Johnan
A combination of the names John and Nathan, of Hebrew origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Johnan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Johnan today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Johnan births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Johnan. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Johnan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#10,602
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Johnan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Johnan 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 Johnan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Johnan
The name Johnan is believed to have originated from the ancient Hebrew language and culture, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious." The name is a combination of two Hebrew words, "Yo" (meaning "Yahweh" or "God") and "hanan" (meaning "grace" or "favor").
The name Johnan appears in various historical texts and religious scriptures, including the Bible. One notable mention is in the Gospel of John, where it refers to John the Baptist, a Jewish preacher who baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. John the Baptist lived in the 1st century CE and played a significant role in the early Christian movement.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Johnan was John the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. He is traditionally considered the author of the Gospel of John, as well as the three epistles of John and the Book of Revelation. John the Apostle lived in the 1st century CE and is revered as a saint in various Christian traditions.
In the 4th century CE, John Chrysostom, also known as Johnan Chrysostom, was a prominent Christian bishop and preacher in the Eastern Roman Empire. He was known for his eloquence and his influential sermons, earning him the nickname "Golden-Mouthed." He lived from around 347 to 407 CE.
During the Middle Ages, Johnan de Bury, also known as John of Bury, was an English philosopher and scholar who lived from around 1300 to 1350 CE. He was a renowned writer and is best known for his work "Philobiblon," a treatise on the love of books and the importance of libraries.
In the 16th century, John Calvin, a French theologian and pastor, played a pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in 1509 and lived until 1564. Calvin's teachings and writings, including his influential work "Institutes of the Christian Religion," had a significant impact on the development of Reformed theology and the establishment of Calvinism.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Johnan or its variations throughout different time periods and cultures. The name has a rich historical background and has been carried by influential individuals in various fields, including religion, philosophy, and literature.
People
Johnan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Johnan 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
Johnan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Johnan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Johnan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Johnan a common name?
We classify Johnan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Johnan most popular?
The single biggest year for Johnan was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Johnan is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Johnan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Johnan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Johnan 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.
Is Johnan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Johnan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Johnan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Johnan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.