Johan
Johan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Johan
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
An archaic variant of Joan, from Old French Johan, from Latin Johanna. Cf. John.
How popular is Johan?
Since 1880, 135 girls and 14,653 boys in the U.S. have been named Johan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3245 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #451 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #572 for boys, with 516 babies given the name.
Names similar to Johan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Johan
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Johan FAQ
What does the name Johan mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. An archaic variant of Joan, from Old French Johan, from Latin Johanna. Cf. John.
What is the origin of the name Johan?
Johan is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Johan?
Since 1880, 135 girls and 14,653 boys in the U.S. have been named Johan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3245 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #451 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #572 for boys, with 516 babies given the name.
Is Johan a boy or girl name?
Johan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 135 girls and 14,653 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.