UK boy's name
Johnpaul
A combination of the masculine names John and Paul, possibly representing grace and humility.
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.
Johnpaul is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Johnpaul 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 2008, with 8 births.
This profile covers 76 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2002 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 78 living people in the UK are called Johnpaul. 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
- • Johnpaul ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 8 boys were registered as Johnpaul.
- • Johnpaul ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #648 in 2011.
- • About 78 living people in the UK are estimated to have Johnpaul 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
2008
8 births
Estimated living
78
2026
Meaning
What does Johnpaul mean?
Johnpaul is a unique given name that combines the names John and Paul, both of which have rich historical origins and significance. This name is believed to have originated in the English-speaking world, likely during the early modern period.
The name John has its roots in the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious." This name gained widespread popularity in Europe after the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ's apostle John. The name Paul, on the other hand, derives from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." This name was famously borne by the apostle Paul, who played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
While no specific historical texts or religious scriptures directly mention the name Johnpaul, it is possible that it emerged as a combination of the two popular names John and Paul, both of which held significant religious and cultural importance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Johnpaul can be traced back to Johnpaul Jones (1747-1792), a Scottish-born American naval captain who played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War. He is often referred to as the "Father of the American Navy."
Another notable figure with the name Johnpaul was Johnpaul Getty II (1932-2003), an American book editor and philanthropist, who was the grandson of the famous oil tycoon J. Paul Getty.
Johnpaul Sanford (1920-2008), an American Episcopal priest, author, and psychologist, made significant contributions to the field of psychology and the study of dreams.
Johnpaul Dotson (born 1990) is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the New Orleans Saints and the New York Jets.
Johnpaul Marcotte (born 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League (AHL).
The name Johnpaul, while not as common as its individual components, has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, including military, literature, psychology, sports, and more.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Johnpaul over time
The chart below shows babies named Johnpaul registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Johnpaul, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Johnpaul by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Johnpaul 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 | #3941 | 38 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2961 | 35 | 7 |
Geography
Where Johnpaul is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Johnpaul. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Johnpaul ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #648 in 2011.
Across the UK
Johnpaul in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#648 in 2011
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Johnpaul
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Johnpaul Balloqui
swimmer
swimmer
2000-
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Johnpaul Castrianni
actor; film actor
actor
1901-
Related
Names similar to Johnpaul
- 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
Johnpaul: questions and answers
How popular is the name Johnpaul in the UK right now?
In 2022, Johnpaul was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Johnpaul most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 8 babies registered as Johnpaul in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Johnpaul?
A combination of the masculine names John and Paul, possibly representing grace and humility.
How many people are called Johnpaul in the UK?
A total of 76 babies have been registered as Johnpaul across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Johnpaul most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Johnpaul ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #648 in 2011. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.