The nameJohannes

Johannes is the Latin and German form of John, the name of Brahms and Vermeer.

Meaning

Johannes comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".

Origin

Latin and German, from Hebrew.

History

In England and Wales Johannes was 1168th in 1996, the first year of the series. In the United States its best rank is 1704th, in 1966.

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Popularity of the name Johannes

Johannes in the United States

3064thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2019peak year (62 births)
2,258babies named Johannes in the United States since 1880
03162 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Johannes was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 485 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Johannes. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Johannes in the United States were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 47 births a year.

Johannes in France

4698thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1981peak year (30 births)
755babies named Johannes in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Johannes was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 180 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Johannes. Half of all babies named Johannes in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Johannes in Austria

32ndmost popular boys' name in Austria in 2025
1984peak year (698 births)
16,919babies named Johannes in Austria since 1984
0349698 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Johannes in Norway

8thmost popular boys' name in Norway in 2025
2024peak year (322 births)
9,687babies named Johannes in Norway since 1945
0161322 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

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Sibling names for Johannes

Names from the same generation as Johannes, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Johannes mean?

Johannes comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".

What is the origin of the name Johannes?

Latin and German, from Hebrew.

Is Johannes a girl's or a boy's name?

Johannes is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Johannes?

In 2024, Johannes was the 3064th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 40 births.

What are the variants of the name Johannes?

Variants and related names of Johannes include Erwann, Gian, Hans, Ioannis, Ivan, Ivo, Jan and Jean.

What are good sibling names for Johannes?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Camelia, Augusta, Viktoria and Antonina for a sister, Augusto, Clement, Olivier and Marius for a brother.

Who are famous people named Johannes?

Johannes Brahms, composer; Johannes Vermeer, painter; Johannes Gutenberg, printer.