Yohance Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: yo-HAN-say /joʊˈhɑːnseɪ/
Origin: African; Hebrew
Meaning: African: God is gracious; Hebrew: to be gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Yohance is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, which translates to "God is gracious." This name evolved through various linguistic forms, transitioning from Hebrew to Greek as Ioannes, then to Latin as Johannes, and eventually influencing Old French as Johan. The name made its way into English during the medieval period, particularly through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adopted in various forms, including John and its derivatives.
Historically, the name has significant biblical connections, as Yochanan is the name of several important figures in the Hebrew Bible, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle. The prominence of these figures contributed to the widespread use of the name across different cultures and languages, particularly in Christian contexts.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking regions, as it included references to John in both the New Testament and the Old Testament. Culturally, the name Yohance, as a variant of John, carries connotations of grace and divine favor, which have resonated through various traditions and societies.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its association with revered saints and historical figures, as well as its adaptability across different languages and cultures. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Johnny or Jack have emerged, reflecting the name's versatility and continued relevance throughout history.
Famous people named Yohance
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Yohance Marshall is a professional basketball player best known for playing in the NBA and overseas.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yohance was first seen in the United States in 1973.
Yohance has ranked as high as #1029 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in New York, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Yohance has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Yohance 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 Yohance was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Yohance (2007)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
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 Yohance.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1973 | 44 |