Joh
Diminutive of Johannes, notably used in reference to: Sir Johannes “Joh” Bjelke-Petersen (1911–2005), Premier of Queensland 1968–1987.
Every Joh since 1949 — 407 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joh
Joh is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1949, 407 American babies have been named Joh. Its peak came in 1982, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,583 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,917 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,787 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,536 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,028 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,392 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joh mean?
Diminutive of Johannes, notably used in reference to: Sir Johannes “Joh” Bjelke-Petersen (1911–2005), Premier of Queensland 1968–1987.
How popular is the name Joh in 2025?
Joh did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Joh?
407 babies have been named Joh in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joh most popular?
Joh peaked in 1982, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Joh a boy or girl name?
Joh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joh rising or falling?
Joh has been roughly stable over the past decade.