Ioannis
Ioannis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Ioannis is the modern Greek form of the name John, derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It is a traditional and highly popular male name in Greece and Greek diaspora communities. In the United States, it is a relatively rare given name, primarily chosen by families preserving Greek heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,400 babies in the United States have been named Ioannis since 1880. It ranks #3318 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1755.
States where it is most popular
- NY (91.1 %)
- MA (3.9 %)
- IL (2.4 %)
- NJ (1.4 %)
- FL (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 182 |
| 1980-1990 | 259 |
| 1990-2000 | 229 |
| 2000-2010 | 265 |
| 2010-2019 | 283 |
| 2020-2029 | 172 |
Famous people named Ioannis
- Ioannis Kapodistrias: Statesman, Diplomat
- Ioannis Metaxas: Prime Minister, General
Nicknames
Yianni, Giannis, Yannis
Fun facts
- Ioannis is the direct modern continuation of the Ancient Greek name Ioannes used in early Christian texts.
- In Greek tradition, individuals named Ioannis usually celebrate their name day on January 7th, the feast day of St. John the Baptist.