Johnparker
A combination of the masculine name John of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious" and the English surname Parker meaning "park keeper".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Johnparker. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Johnparker today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Johnparker births was 2007 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Johnparker. 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 Johnparker. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2007
7 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,424
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Johnparker: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Johnparker from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 7 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
Johnparker 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 Johnparker during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Johnparker
Johnparker is an unusual given name that appears to be a combination of two common English names, John and Parker. It is not rooted in any particular language or culture, but rather seems to be a modern invention.
The name John has its origins in the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God" or "Yahweh is gracious". It was a popular name among early Christians and was borne by several important biblical figures, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle. Over time, the name spread throughout Europe and became particularly common in English-speaking countries.
Parker, on the other hand, is an English occupational surname derived from the Old French word "parquier", meaning "park-keeper" or "gamekeeper". It was originally used to refer to someone who worked in a park or forest, maintaining the grounds and overseeing hunting activities.
While there are no known historical figures specifically named Johnparker, there have been many notable individuals with the individual names John and Parker throughout history. Here are five examples:
1. John Wycliffe (c. 1320-1384), an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, and prominent figure in the Lollard movement, who was one of the first to translate the Bible into English.
2. John Locke (1632-1704), an English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era, known for his ideas on empiricism, natural rights, and social contract theory.
3. John Adams (1735-1826), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, the first Vice President, and the second President of the United States.
4. Parker J. Palmer (born 1939), an American author, educator, and activist known for his work in the fields of education, community, leadership, spirituality, and social change.
5. Parker Stevenson (born 1952), an American actor and director, best known for his role as Frank Hardy in the popular television series "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries".
While Johnparker may be a unique and unconventional name, it does not appear to have any deep historical roots or significant cultural significance. It is likely a modern invention, perhaps combining the names of two individuals or chosen for its distinctive sound.
People
Johnparker + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Johnparker 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
Johnparker: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Johnparker?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Johnparker 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Johnparker a common name?
We classify Johnparker as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Johnparker most popular?
The single biggest year for Johnparker was 2007, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Johnparker is about 14 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 Johnparker in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Johnparker a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Johnparker 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 Johnparker still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Johnparker 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 Johnparker 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 are named Johnparker?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.