UK boy's name
Jhon
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jhon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jhon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Jhon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jhon ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 boys were registered as Jhon.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jhon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Jhon mean?
The name Jhon is a variant spelling of the name John, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God" or "Yahweh is merciful". The name gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly after the birth of John the Baptist, a prominent figure in Christianity.
In ancient texts, the name Yohanan appears frequently in the Old Testament, with several notable figures bearing this name, including John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, who is credited with writing the Gospel of John in the New Testament. The name's association with these biblical figures played a significant role in its widespread adoption among Christians.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jhon can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of lands in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions several individuals with the name Jhon, indicating its use in medieval England.
Throughout history, the name Jhon has been borne by many notable individuals. Here are five examples:
1. John Wycliffe (c. 1320 - 1384), an English theologian and scholar who is credited with translating the Bible into English for the first time. 2. John Hus (c. 1369 - 1415), a Czech priest, philosopher, and early church reformer who was burned at the stake for his beliefs. 3. John Calvin (1509 - 1564), a French theologian and prominent leader of the Protestant Reformation, known for his influential work "Institutes of the Christian Religion". 4. John Locke (1632 - 1704), an English philosopher and physician who is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era. 5. John Hancock (1737 - 1793), an American merchant and politician who served as the first and third Governor of Massachusetts and is famous for his large and stylish signature on the Declaration of Independence.
While the spelling "Jhon" is less common today, it remains a variant of the enduring name John, which has held a significant place in history across various cultures and religions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jhon over time
The chart below shows babies named Jhon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jhon, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jhon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jhon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jhon
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jhon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jhon in the UK right now?
In 2017, Jhon was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jhon most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Jhon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jhon?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
How many people are called Jhon in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Jhon across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.