Pauljohn
Combination of the masculine given names Paul and John, deriving from Latin and Hebrew roots.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Pauljohn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pauljohn today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pauljohn births was 1984 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pauljohn. 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 Pauljohn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1984
6 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1984 SSA rank
#6,124
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Pauljohn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Pauljohn 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 Pauljohn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Pauljohn
The given name Pauljohn is a relatively modern combination of the two traditional masculine names Paul and John. It does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, as it appears to be a creative fusion rather than derived from a specific language or historical context.
The name Paul has its roots in the ancient Roman family name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble" in Latin. It was borne by the apostle Paul, one of the most influential figures in early Christianity, who played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ throughout the Roman Empire. The name John, on the other hand, has its origins in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." It was popularized by John the Baptist and the apostle John, both significant figures in the New Testament.
While there are no recorded instances of the name Pauljohn appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the individual components of the name have a rich historical legacy. The apostle Paul, originally known as Saul of Tarsus, lived in the first century AD and is credited with writing a significant portion of the New Testament. John the Baptist, a contemporary of Jesus Christ, is revered as a prophet in Christianity, Islam, and other faiths.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Pauljohn are relatively modern and sporadic. One notable figure bearing this name was Pauljohn Furlan (1934-2007), an American artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public artworks. Another individual named Pauljohn Pattison (1972-) is a British musician and songwriter who has worked with various rock bands.
Other notable individuals with the name Pauljohn throughout history include:
1. Pauljohn Lauino (1945-2014), an American actor and playwright.
2. Pauljohn Behrens (1959-), a German footballer and coach.
3. Pauljohn Durnin (1969-), an Irish actor and writer.
4. Pauljohn Huisman (1981-), a Dutch professional cyclist.
5. Pauljohn Rani (1986-), an Indian professional footballer.
While the name Pauljohn may not have a long and storied history, it represents a unique combination of two significant names from different cultural and religious traditions. Its modern usage reflects the diversity and creativity of contemporary naming practices.
People
Pauljohn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pauljohn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pauljohn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pauljohn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pauljohn 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Pauljohn a common name?
We classify Pauljohn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% 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 Pauljohn most popular?
The single biggest year for Pauljohn was 1984, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pauljohn is about 45 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 Pauljohn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pauljohn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pauljohn 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 Pauljohn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pauljohn 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 Pauljohn 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 share the name Pauljohn?
Want to know how many Americans are named Pauljohn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.