Johannes Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: yo-HAH-nes //joˈhɑːnɛs//
Origin: Hebrew; Greek; Latin; German
Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; Greek: gift of God; Latin: derived from Johannes; German: variant of John
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Johannes has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This name was adopted into Greek as Ioannes and subsequently into Latin as Johannes. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became Jehan, before finally entering the English language as John.
This linguistic journey reflects the name's deep biblical origins and its significance in various cultures throughout history. Historically, Johannes has been borne by numerous notable figures, particularly in the Christian tradition.
One of the most prominent is John the Baptist, a key figure in the New Testament, who is often associated with the act of baptism and the announcement of Jesus Christ. Another significant bearer is Saint John the Apostle, traditionally credited with the authorship of the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation.
The name's prominence was further solidified through its inclusion in major religious texts, such as the King James Bible, first published in 1611, which helped to standardize its usage in English-speaking contexts. Culturally, the name Johannes has been associated with various symbolic meanings, including grace and divine favor, reflecting its original Hebrew roots.
In medieval Europe, the name was often linked to nobility and leadership, as many kings and saints bore the name. The diminutive form, Jan, has also been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Dutch and Scandinavian contexts, further illustrating the name's adaptability and enduring legacy across different regions and languages.
Famous people named Johannes
In this section, you will find notable people named Johannes. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Johannes who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Johannes who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Johannes Gutenberg is an inventor best known for introducing printing to Europe with his mechanical movable type printing press.
Johannes Kepler is a mathematician and astronomer best known for his laws of planetary motion.
Johannes Vermeer is a painter best known for Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Milkmaid, and View of Delft.
Johannes Brahms is a composer and pianist best known for his symphonies, Hungarian Dances, and A German Requiem.
Johannes Sebastian Bach is a composer and musician best known for The Well-Tempered Clavier, Brandenburg Concertos, and Mass in B minor.
Johannes H. van der Waals is a physicist best known for his work on the equation of state for gases and liquids.
Johannes Itten is an artist and teacher best known for his work in color theory and the Bauhaus movement.
Johannes Thopmson is a physicist best known for his discovery of the electron and contributions to atomic theory.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Johannes was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Johannes has ranked as high as #4820 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Minnesota, and Virginia.
In the past 5 years the name Johannes has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Johannes is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Johannes was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Johannes.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | 54 |
| 2024 | 40 | 40 |
| 2023 | 52 | 52 |
| 2022 | 47 | 47 |
| 2021 | 36 | 36 |
| 2020 | 59 | 59 |
| 2019 | 62 | 62 |
| 2018 | 51 | 51 |
| 2017 | 53 | 53 |
| 2016 | 53 | 53 |
| 2015 | 54 | 54 |
| 2014 | 44 | 44 |
| 2013 | 47 | 47 |
| 2012 | 38 | 38 |
| 2011 | 37 | 37 |
| 2010 | 46 | 46 |
| 2009 | 51 | 51 |
| 2008 | 36 | 36 |
| 2007 | 43 | 43 |
| 2006 | 34 | 34 |
| 2005 | 39 | 39 |
| 2004 | 33 | 33 |
| 2003 | 51 | 51 |
| 2002 | 29 | 29 |
| 2001 | 44 | 44 |
| 2000 | 25 | 25 |
| 1999 | 28 | 28 |
| 1998 | 47 | 47 |
| 1997 | 44 | 44 |
| 1996 | 39 | 39 |
| 1995 | 39 | 39 |
| 1994 | 30 | 30 |
| 1993 | 23 | 23 |
| 1992 | 38 | 38 |
| 1991 | 30 | 30 |
| 1990 | 24 | 24 |
| 1989 | 28 | 28 |
| 1988 | 27 | 27 |
| 1987 | 37 | 37 |
| 1986 | 24 | 24 |
| 1985 | 21 | 21 |
| 1984 | 22 | 22 |
| 1983 | 20 | 20 |
| 1982 | 32 | 32 |
| 1981 | 28 | 28 |
| 1980 | 29 | 29 |
| 1979 | 19 | 19 |
| 1978 | 16 | 16 |
| 1977 | 12 | 12 |
| 1976 | 13 | 13 |
| 1975 | 17 | 17 |
| 1974 | 14 | 14 |
| 1973 | 19 | 19 |
| 1972 | 13 | 13 |
| 1971 | 11 | 11 |
| 1970 | 14 | 14 |
| 1969 | 22 | 22 |
| 1968 | 21 | 21 |
| 1967 | 19 | 19 |
| 1966 | 21 | 21 |
| 1965 | 16 | 16 |
| 1964 | 16 | 16 |
| 1963 | 14 | 14 |
| 1962 | 20 | 20 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 10 | 10 |
| 1959 | 14 | 14 |
| 1958 | 8 | 8 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 | 8 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 |
| 1945 | 6 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 | 5 |
| 1933 | 8 | 8 |
| 1931 | 10 | 10 |
| 1930 | 8 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 |
| 1927 | 9 | 9 |
| 1925 | 5 | 5 |
| 1924 | 11 | 11 |
| 1922 | 5 | 5 |
| 1921 | 13 | 13 |
| 1920 | 12 | 12 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 |
| 1918 | 11 | 11 |
| 1917 | 11 | 11 |
| 1915 | 7 | 7 |
| 1914 | 6 | 6 |
| 1913 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Johannes (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 5 |