Johan
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Dutch, Scandinavian
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What does Johan mean?
Johan means “God is gracious”.
Johan is a Dutch and Scandinavian form of John. It belongs to the same family as Johannes and shares the meaning “God is gracious.”
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Johan yet.
How popular is Johan?
United States · 2025Explore how often Johan is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #572 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Johan
- 516 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.0% Fewer than 2024
Johan over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #572 | 516 |
| 2024 | Boys | #537 | 555 |
| 2023 | Boys | #564 | 517 |
| 2022 | Boys | #580 | 501 |
| 2021 | Boys | #631 | 438 |
| 2020 | Boys | #600 | 458 |
| 2019 | Boys | #580 | 481 |
| 2018 | Boys | #577 | 480 |
| 2017 | Boys | #503 | 577 |
| 2016 | Boys | #463 | 659 |
| 2015 | Boys | #559 | 514 |
| 2014 | Boys | #581 | 478 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Mostly boys- Meaning
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Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Johan.
Ian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Johan.
Giovanni
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Johan.
Evan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Johan.
Ivan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Johan.
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