Jhon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jhon means 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Meaning of the Name Jhon
Jhon is a variant spelling of John, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. It is a timeless and classic name with biblical origins. Jhon is commonly used in English-speaking countries and has been popular throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Jhon
The popularity for the name Jhon peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 65 births, which ranked number 4,764 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Jhon had the most male births in 2006 with 65, which ranked number 2,037 out of 14,041 male names. The number of births for the name Jhon has increased sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 56 births, an increase of 80.65%. Among males, Jhon has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 56 births, an increase of 80.65%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jhon
- 20 Year Trend of Jhon: 21.74%
- 10 Year Trend of Jhon: 80.65%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jhon: 80.65%
Popularity of Jhon by State
For males, Jhon was most popular in Northeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jhon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 10 | 1168 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 6 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jhon
- Total Births of Jhon: 59 (6.09%)
- Male Births of Jhon: 59 (6.09%)
Given the upward trend of Jhon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.09% increase in total births, for a total of 59 births in 2024. Male births for Jhon have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 59 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.09%.