Ioannis Boy

Popularity: #889 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationYOH-nis / /ˈjoʊ.ən.ɪs/

Greek

Meaning

God is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

Ioannis is a Greek form of the name John, which has biblical roots. It has been a popular name in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide. The name has historical significance, being borne by numerous saints and religious figures throughout history.

Trend Summary

The name Ioannis has maintained steady popularity in Greece, often ranking among the top names for boys.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Giannis
  • Iannis

International Variants

  • Juan (Spanish)
  • Johann (German)
  • Giovanni (Italian)
  • Jean (French)

Famous people named Ioannis

Ioannis Kapodistrias was a Greek statesman and the first Governor of Greece.

Ioannis Varvakis was a Greek shipowner and philanthropist known for his contributions to the Greek War of Independence.

Ioannis Metaxas was a Greek general and politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece during World War II.

Ioannis K. Koutouzis is a contemporary Greek artist known for his modern interpretations of classical themes.

Fictional characters named Ioannis

Ioannis is a character in the novel 'The Last Temptation of Christ' by Nikos Kazantzakis, representing a complex figure in the narrative.

Ioannis is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey', serving as a historical figure within the storyline.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ioannis was first seen in the United States in 1964. Ioannis has ranked as high as #1339 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Ioannis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ioannis (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 10
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19645
19675
197115
197211
197320
197420
197519
197628
197722
197820
197926
198028
198135
198227
198329
198422
198521
198623
198714
198828
198932
199021
199125
199227
199315
199428
199517
199623
199719
199827
199927
200022
200128
200228
200330
200415
200531
200629
200739
200815
200928
201036
201135
201222
201332
201420
201522
201630
201728
201840
201918
202035
202133
202220
202320
202435