Johannes
- Pronunciation
- [Yo-hannes]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- German Form Of John
- Origin
- German
Johannes Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,258 baby boys have been named Johannes. The name peaked in 2019 with 62 US births that year (rank #2244). In 2024, ranked #3064 nationally — 820 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Johannes
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Johannes births are: California (290), New York (42), Texas (40).
Other German-Origin Names Like Johannes
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8-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Johannes's exact length and starting letter: Jaakkina, Jabulela, Jacinthe, Jackleen, Jacklynn.
Quick Facts About Johannes
Famous People Named Johannes
2 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Johannes.
- Johannes Brahms — Composer (1833)
- Johannes Ockeghem was a prized composer, choirmaster and singer in Europe during the early 15th century.
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Compare Johannes to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Johannes against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).