Johnmichael first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Johnmichael has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Johnmichael

Combination of the names John and Michael, meaning "God is gracious" and "Who is like God?".

Popularity of Johnmichael by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Johnmichael is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 30 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Johnmichael.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 30 0
2022 23 0
2021 28 0
2020 29 0
2019 28 0
2018 27 0
2017 29 0
2016 27 0
2015 42 0
2014 35 0
2013 39 0
2012 41 0
2011 36 0
2010 40 0
2009 54 0
2008 60 0
2007 55 0
2006 46 0
2005 51 0
2004 60 0
2003 57 0
2002 49 0
2001 60 0
2000 62 0
1999 66 0
1998 63 0
1997 62 0
1996 57 0
1995 72 0
1994 53 0
1993 68 0
1992 53 0
1991 56 0
1990 53 0
1989 50 0
1988 68 0
1987 59 0
1986 53 0
1985 59 0
1984 50 0
1983 52 0
1982 43 0
1981 33 0
1980 22 0
1979 31 0
1978 20 0
1977 19 0
1976 20 0
1975 14 0
1974 11 0

The history of the first name Johnmichael

The given name Johnmichael is a modern compound name formed by combining the traditional English names John and Michael. It originated in the late 20th century and is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States.

The name John has its roots in the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious." It gained widespread popularity due to its association with John the Baptist and John the Apostle in the Christian tradition. The name Michael, on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew name Mikhael, meaning "who is like God?"

While there are no direct historical references to the name Johnmichael in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the individual components, John and Michael, have a rich history. The name John appears in the Bible numerous times, including in the Gospels and the Book of Revelation. Michael is also mentioned in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation as an archangel.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Johnmichael are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. Here are a few notable people throughout history who have borne this name:

  1. Johnmichael O'Connor (born 1966), an American actor known for his roles in TV shows like "Judging Amy" and "The Closer."

  2. Johnmichael Moncrief (born 1979), an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various international leagues.

  3. Johnmichael Rosado (born 1981), an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Johnny Mundo.

  4. Johnmichael Wipfli (born 1973), an American composer and musician known for his work in film and television.

  5. Johnmichael Baumgardner (born 1981), an American professional wrestler and actor who has performed under the ring name Johnny Impact.

It's worth noting that while the name Johnmichael is relatively uncommon, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly among parents seeking unique or unconventional names for their children.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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