Johnmark
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 581 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and two syllables, Johnmark is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1975, with 581 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #7451, Johnmark is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Johnmark ranks #7451 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Johnmark is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a compound of John (meaning 'God is gracious') and Mark (meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'). Both names are pillars of the Christian tradition — John for the apostle and evangelist, Mark for the gospel writer — making Johnmark a deeply devout choice.
Common in evangelical Christian communities in the American South and in parts of West Africa, Johnmark carries a double blessing in every syllable.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Johnmark's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Johnmark follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Johnmark's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Johnmark was #7241 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7451, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 60 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 104 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 151 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 125 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 117 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 24 | — |
The Story of Johnmark
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Johnmark is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Johnmark are most likely born between 1993 and 2013.
How rare is Johnmark?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Johnmark — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 151 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Johnmark by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Johnmark per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(49 years, 1975–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7451 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5557 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6297 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13015 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6450 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10243 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9197 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7844 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7856 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5862 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8444 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7793 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7815 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7225 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6195 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5939 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5621 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4715 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7162 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5152 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024