Yohan
Yohan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Yohan is a modern variant spelling of Yohann or Johan, derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It shares the same etymological root as John and Jean. In the U.S., it has seen increasing use in recent decades as an alternative, international spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,865 babies in the United States have been named Yohan since 1880. It ranks #2970 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1253.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.6 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- FL (16.3 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- NJ (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 316 |
| 2010-2019 | 730 |
| 2020-2029 | 719 |
Famous people named Yohan
- Yohan Blake: Athlete, Sprinter
- Yohan Cabaye: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Yohan stems from the ancient Hebrew name Yochanan, which also yielded John, Juan, and Jean.
- The spelling Yohan has gained traction in the U.S. recently, with a notable portion of its total historical births occurring after 2000.