Johannes
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Johannes: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2007.
Originating from the Greek Ioannes via Latin, Johannes means “God is gracious,” a name carried across Europe by saints and scholars. Among its most famous bearers are Johannes Gutenberg, whose printing press revolutionised knowledge, the composer Johannes Brahms, and the painter Johannes Vermeer. The South African city of Johannesburg shares the same root, combining Johannes with “burg” meaning fortress. While less common in Scotland than its English form John, Johannes enjoys steady use in Scandinavian and German-speaking communities, offering a more formal, international alternative that honours deep historical and cultural roots.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20074 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #5014 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y