Total births
4,869
Unisex name · since 1912
Johann
Johann has 4,869 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2010 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1797
- among boys today
- 4,869
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
4,869 babies have been named Johann since 1912, making it today's #1797 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Johann recorded 4,869 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #1797 nationally today, ahead of 87% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #1797 among boys today
- 4,869 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Johann is currently the #1797 unisex name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 4,869 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1797
- among boys today
- 4,869
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Johann vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1797
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Johann was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
222 babies were named Johann in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Johann compares
4,869 Top 12% higher than 88% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Johann's all-time total is 13x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Johann | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,869 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 222 | 23 | 22,252 |
Johann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Johann's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 83% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 17%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 222, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Johann at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#1,797
Active since
1912
Johann popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 222
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Johann popularity over time - girls
650 total births recorded since 1918 (Johann as girls' name)
Johann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Johann's strongest decade.
1,570 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Johann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 21
1910s
21 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s 88
1950s
88 births
- 1960s 161
1960s
161 births
- 1970s 361
1970s
361 births
- 1980s 405
1980s
405 births
- 1990s 472
1990s
472 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,257 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,570 births
- 2020s 508
2020s
508 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,570 births (32% of all-time use).
How Johann compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Johann's total volume
Johann vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Johann by state
Where Johann concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 930 | 19.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 366 | 7.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 357 | 7.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 268 | 5.5% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 136 | 2.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 135 | 2.8% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 69 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 49 | 1.0% |
California share of Johann's total US births 19.1%
Even split
930 of 4,869 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Johann appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Johann? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 4,869 babies named Johann. Today it holds rank #1797 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 222 births.
When was Johann most popular? ▼
Johann was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,570 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Johann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Johann are California (930 births), Texas (366 births), New York (357 births).
Is Johann a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Johann is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,869 births, and as a girl's name it has 650 births.
How long has the name Johann been used? ▼
Records for Johann go back to 1912, giving 114 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Johann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include John, Johnny, Johnnie, Johnathan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Johann's data
- Johann's decade-level peak was the 2010s (1,570 total births); usage has since declined to 508 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Johanns (930 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Johann
Nearby Names Like Johann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Johann
John Boy
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Johnny Boy
#456 317,918 births
Johnnie Boy
#2313 102,099 births
Johnathan Boy
#513 98,262 births
Johnathon Boy
#2083 25,600 births
Compare Johann side by side: Johann vs John Johann vs Johnny Johann vs Johnnie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Johann: #1797 Unisex Name - 4,869 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/johann. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Johann draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.