Johnpaul
Johnpaul is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious, combined with humble or small.
Origin and history
Johnpaul is a compound given name merging John and Paul, frequently given in honor of Saint Pope John Paul II. It has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States as a single-token compound name. Its elements bring together two of the most traditional names in Christian tradition.
Popularity in the United States
6,060 babies in the United States have been named Johnpaul since 1880. It ranks #1548 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1381.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.1 %)
- TX (21.9 %)
- NY (12.4 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- MI (5 %)
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 | 108 |
| 1970-1980 | 594 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,096 |
| 1990-2000 | 913 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,505 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,283 |
| 2020-2029 | 561 |
Nicknames
John, Paul, JP
Fun facts
- Usage of this combined form in the U.S. gained notable traction during and after the pontificate of Pope John Paul II.
- It merges the Hebrew origin of John with the Latin origin of Paul into a single legal given name.