Johann
Pronunciation: [ y-OHH-ahn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Johann first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 240 babies have been named Johann in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Johann is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,344 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,344
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Johann
Johann is a girl name .
Is Johann a boy or girl name? Johann is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,344 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,790. Johann is more commonly used as a boy name.
Johann is currently ranked #68,344 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Johann include Joh, Joha, Johay, Johaie, Joy, Joie, and Johkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Johann include Johanna, Johana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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