Is Johnpaul a boy's or girl's name?

Johnpaul is primarily a boy's name.

When was Johnpaul most popular?

Johnpaul reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 273 births that year. It is currently ranked #1862 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Johnpaul?

Johnpaul is currently ranked #1862 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 5,956 babies since 1960.

Johnpaul

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameHebrewDeclining

#1862▲ 23in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Johnpaul is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a compound name joining John (from the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious') and Paul (from the Latin paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'). The combination honors Pope John Paul II (1978-2005) — one of the most beloved and historically significant popes of the 20th century.

Over 5,956 U.S. births are recorded. Johnpaul is used almost exclusively in Catholic communities who honor the Polish-born pope who helped end communist rule in Eastern Europe.

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Popularity Over Time

Johnpaul was #1263 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1862, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Johnpaul
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	457	#1774	▼
2010s	1,283	#1375	▼
2000s	1,505	#1143	▲
1990s	913	#1223	▼
1980s	1,096	#886	▲
1970s	594	#1264	▲
1960s	108	#2581	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(63 years, 1960–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Johnpaul
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	86	#1862	+2 (2.4%)
2023	84	#1885	-7 (-7.7%)
2022	91	#1792	+4 (4.6%)
2021	87	#1805	-22 (-20.2%)
2020	109	#1528	+10 (10.1%)
2019	99	#1646	-24 (-19.5%)
2018	123	#1425	-3 (-2.4%)
2017	126	#1395	+4 (3.3%)
2016	122	#1426	-14 (-10.3%)
2015	136	#1305	-31 (-18.6%)
2014	167	#1139	+61 (57.5%)
2013	106	#1524	-18 (-14.5%)
2012	124	#1363	-37 (-23.0%)
2011	161	#1127	+42 (35.3%)
2010	119	#1402	-17 (-12.5%)
2009	136	#1294	-12 (-8.1%)
2008	148	#1194	-33 (-18.2%)
2007	181	#1044	-12 (-6.2%)
2006	193	#967	-80 (-29.3%)
2005	273	#739	+153 (127.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1960–2024) · Methodology