Yohan

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameHebrewRising fast
#1160 236in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name, equivalent to English John.

Yohan is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin via multiple European languages — it is the form of John used in German, French Creole, and various other traditions, from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'

Yohan carries the same deep biblical root as John, Juan, Giovanni, Ivan, and Sean — making it one of the world's most widely translated names. Its Y opening gives it a Continental European quality that sets it apart from the common John while honoring the same enduring tradition of grace and faith.

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Popularity Over Time

Yohan climbed 3253 spots in the last 20 years — from #4413 to #1160.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yohan
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s561
2010s730
2000s316
1990s73
1980s27

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 19802024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yohan
YearBirthsRank
2024180#1160
2023133#1396
2022100#1704
202177#1962
202071#2019
201981#1867
201878#1919
201790#1734
201653#2436
201567#2109
201477#1905
201387#1707
201279#1861
201163#2126
201055#2352
200949#2583
200843#2827
200740#2972
200643#2740
200538#2843

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19802024) · Methodology