Yohan
A male given name, equivalent to English John.
Every Yohan since 1980 — 1,865 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yohan
Yohan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,259 in 2025 with 158 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,865 American babies have been named Yohan. Its peak came in 2024, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Yohan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yohan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 158 | #1,259 |
| 2024 | 180 | #1,164 |
| 2023 | 133 | #1,396 |
| 2022 | 100 | #1,704 |
| 2021 | 77 | #1,962 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,021 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1,867 |
| 2018 | 78 | #1,919 |
| 2017 | 90 | #1,734 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2,436 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,110 |
| 2014 | 77 | #1,905 |
| 2013 | 87 | #1,708 |
| 2012 | 79 | #1,862 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,126 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,352 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2,584 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2,827 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,972 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,740 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,844 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,415 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,278 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,185 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,384 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,305 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,981 |
| 1990 | 6 | #8,096 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,230 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Yohan
- Yohan Blake Athlete · b. 1989
- Yohan Benalouane Soccer player · b. 1987
- Yohan Mollo Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yohan mean?
A male given name, equivalent to English John.
How popular is the name Yohan in 2025?
Yohan ranked #1,259 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 158 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yohan?
1,865 babies have been named Yohan in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yohan most popular?
Yohan peaked in 2024, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Yohan a boy or girl name?
Yohan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yohan rising or falling?
Yohan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yohan?
Well-known people named Yohan include Yohan Blake (athlete), Yohan Benalouane (soccer player), Yohan Mollo (soccer player).