Will my child share the name Johannes with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Johannes per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Johannes in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Johannes becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Johannes is declining: down 548 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. It peaked at #1,168 in 1996.

Is Johannes a good choice for a distinctive name?

Johannes is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Johannes a popular baby name in the United States?

Johannes does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Johannes

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Johannes is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Johannes in their class.

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About the Name Johannes

Johannes has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 851 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1168 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Johannes is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Johannes in their class.