Johnphillip
Combination of two masculine names, John of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious" and Phillip of Greek origin meaning "lover of horses".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Johnphillip. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Johnphillip today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Johnphillip births was 1991 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Johnphillip. 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 Johnphillip. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1991
6 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1991 SSA rank
#7,721
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Johnphillip: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Johnphillip from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 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
Johnphillip 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 Johnphillip 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 Johnphillip
The name Johnphillip is a combination of two distinct names, John and Phillip, both with rich histories and origins.
The first part, John, traces its roots to the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious." It gained popularity during the Christian era due to its association with John the Baptist and John the Apostle. The name spread across Europe, becoming particularly popular in England and other parts of the British Isles.
Phillip, on the other hand, derives from the Greek name Philippos, which means "lover of horses." It was a common name among the ancient Greeks and later adopted by the Romans. The name gained further significance in the Christian tradition due to its association with Philip the Apostle.
While the combination of John and Phillip into Johnphillip is relatively uncommon, it likely emerged as a distinctive name in regions where both names were prevalent, such as parts of Western Europe or areas influenced by British and Greek cultures.
In terms of historical references, the individual names John and Phillip have appeared in various ancient texts, religious scriptures, and historical records. For instance, the name John is found in the Bible, while Phillip is mentioned in Greek mythology and historical accounts.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Johnphillip, records are scarce, but here are a few examples:
1. Johnphillip von Württemberg (1582-1644), a German nobleman and military leader during the Thirty Years' War.
2. Johnphillip Mackenzie (1705-1783), a Scottish explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the early exploration of western Canada.
3. Johnphillip Reinhard (1778-1852), a German-born American architect known for his neoclassical designs, including buildings in Washington, D.C.
4. Johnphillip Sousa (1854-1932), an American composer and conductor renowned as the "March King" for his military marches.
5. Johnphillip Hergé (1907-1983), the pen name of the Belgian writer and artist Georges Remi, best known for creating the iconic comic book series "The Adventures of Tintin."
While the name Johnphillip may not be as common as its individual components, it carries a unique blend of cultural influences and historical significance, reflecting the diverse origins and traditions that have shaped various naming practices over centuries.
People
Johnphillip + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Johnphillip 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
Johnphillip: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Johnphillip?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Johnphillip 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Johnphillip a common name?
We classify Johnphillip as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Johnphillip most popular?
The single biggest year for Johnphillip was 1991, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Johnphillip is about 36 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 Johnphillip in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Johnphillip a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Johnphillip 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 Johnphillip still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Johnphillip 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 Johnphillip 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 Americans are named Johnphillip?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Johnphillip on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.