The nameYohan
Yohan is a French and Breton form of John. It is rising gently in the United States.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Yohan comes from Johannes, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Yohan reached its best rank, 1160th, in 2024. In England and Wales it reached 1175th in 2023.
Famous people named Yohan
- Yohan Cabaye, footballer
Popularity of the name Yohan
Yohan in the United States
Yohan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 730 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Yohan. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Yohan in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 112 births a year on average, against 74 in the five years before.
Yohan in France
Yohan was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 8,235 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Yohan. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Yohan in France were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 73 births a year on average, against 108 in the five years before.
Yohan in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Yohan
Names from the same generation as Yohan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yohan mean?
Yohan comes from Johannes, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Yohan?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Yohan a girl's or a boy's name?
Yohan is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Yohan?
In 2024, Yohan was the 1157th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 180 births.
What are the variants of the name Yohan?
Variants and related names of Yohan include Johannes and Yoan.
What are good sibling names for Yohan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Liora, Pia, Isra and Elyana for a sister, Ilyas, Amadeus, Elyas and Davi for a brother.
Who are famous people named Yohan?
Yohan Cabaye, footballer.