Johannes
Johannes is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johannes is the traditional German, Dutch, and Scandinavian form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It carries a classical, European feel and has maintained a steady, modest presence in the United States over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,314 babies in the United States have been named Johannes since 1880. It ranks #2690 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1639.
States where it is most popular
- CA (71.8 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- MN (2.7 %)
- FL (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 50 |
| 1920-1930 | 60 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 33 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 165 |
| 1970-1980 | 148 |
| 1980-1990 | 268 |
| 1990-2000 | 342 |
| 2000-2010 | 385 |
| 2010-2019 | 485 |
| 2020-2029 | 288 |
Famous people named Johannes
- Johannes Brahms: Composer, Pianist
- Johannes Kepler: Astronomer, Mathematician
- Johannes Vermeer: Painter
Nicknames
Hans, Johan, Jan
Fun facts
- Astronomer Johannes Kepler, famous for his laws of planetary motion, is one of the name's most celebrated historical bearers.
- Johannes Brahms was a leading German composer and pianist of the Romantic period.