UK boy's name
Johaan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "gift from God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Johaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Johaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2015 to 2022. 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 Johaan. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Johaan ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Johaan.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Johaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Johaan mean?
The name Johaan is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is merciful." It is a variant of the more common name John, which has its origins in the ancient Israelite culture and the biblical texts.
The earliest recorded use of the name Johaan can be traced back to the 1st century AD, where it appears in the New Testament as the name of John the Baptist, one of the most significant figures in the Christian religion. John the Baptist was a Jewish preacher who baptized Jesus Christ in the River Jordan, according to the Gospels.
Throughout history, the name Johaan has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Johaan Gutenberg (c. 1398-1468), a German inventor and printer who revolutionized the world with his invention of the movable-type printing press, which paved the way for the mass production of books and the spread of knowledge.
Another prominent figure with the name Johaan was Johaan Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), the renowned German composer and musician who is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. His works, such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Mass in B Minor, are considered masterpieces of the Baroque era.
In the realm of science, Johaan Kepler (1571-1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer who made significant contributions to the scientific revolution. He is best known for his laws of planetary motion and his support for the heliocentric model of the solar system proposed by Copernicus.
The name Johaan has also been associated with historical figures in the field of literature. Johaan Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was a German writer, poet, and philosopher who is considered one of the most influential figures in German literature. His masterpiece, "Faust," is a famous work that explores the human pursuit of knowledge and the struggle between good and evil.
Finally, Johaan Gutenberg is sometimes credited with being the inventor of the printing press, although this claim is disputed by some historians. Regardless, his development of movable type and the printing press in the 15th century revolutionized the spread of knowledge and information, making books more accessible and paving the way for the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Johaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Johaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Johaan, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Johaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Johaan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4780 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Johaan
- 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
Johaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Johaan in the UK right now?
In 2022, Johaan was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Johaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Johaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Johaan?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "gift from God".
How many people are called Johaan in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Johaan 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.