Yojhan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Yojhan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yojhan today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yojhan births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yojhan. 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 Yojhan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,014
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Yojhan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yojhan 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 Yojhan 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 Yojhan
The name Yojhan is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some linguists believe it may have roots in an ancient Semitic language, possibly derived from the word "yohan," which means "God is gracious" or "God's gift." However, there is little concrete evidence to support this theory.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yojhan dates back to the 6th century AD, when it appeared in a fragmentary manuscript discovered in the ruins of an ancient monastery in the Syrian desert. This manuscript, written in a now-extinct dialect of Aramaic, contained a list of names, and Yojhan was among them.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Yojhan. In the 9th century, a Persian scholar and astronomer named Yojhan al-Battani made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. His works on trigonometry and the calculation of the solar year were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.
Another notable figure was Yojhan the Scribe, a 12th-century monk from the Byzantine Empire who was renowned for his calligraphic skills. He is credited with creating some of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts of his time, many of which are now housed in various museums and libraries around the world.
During the Renaissance period, a Venetian artist named Yojhan Bellini (c. 1430-1516) gained fame for his exquisite paintings, particularly his religious works and portraits. His contributions to the Venetian school of painting were significant, and his works are still admired and studied by art historians today.
In the 17th century, a German composer and organist named Yojhan Pachelbel (1653-1706) rose to prominence for his instrumental works, particularly his renowned Canon in D Major. His compositions were highly influential and helped shape the development of the Baroque style in music.
The name Yojhan has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, but it has graced a few notable individuals across various fields and cultures. While its precise origins may be uncertain, it is a name with a rich and intriguing history, carrying echoes of ancient languages and traditions.
People
Yojhan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yojhan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yojhan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yojhan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yojhan 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 Yojhan a common name?
We classify Yojhan 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 Yojhan most popular?
The single biggest year for Yojhan was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yojhan is about 20 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 Yojhan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yojhan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yojhan 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 Yojhan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yojhan 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 Yojhan 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 Yojhan as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Yojhan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.