NAME PROFILE
Johann
Johann is a German form of the name John, which means 'God is gracious.' It embodies a sense of dignity and historical significance, often associated with creativity and intellect.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,519 |
| Gender | Male (46% / 54%) |
| Peak year | 2010 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1934 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 30%NY — 25%FL — 18%TX — 17%IL — 11%
Notable People
Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer, *Brandenburg Concertos*) · Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Writer, *Faust*) · Johann Strauss II (Composer, *The Blue Danube*) · Johann Kepler (Astronomer, known for planetary motion laws) · Johann Friedrich von Schiller (Playwright, *The Robbers*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HansJoJohnny
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