Johnpaul
About Johnpaul
Johnpaul is a masculine given name formed by combining the traditional names John and Paul. This compound name has Christian roots, as both John and Paul were important apostles in the New Testament. John derives from Hebrew meaning "God is gracious," while Paul comes from Latin meaning "small" or "humble." Johnpaul began gaining modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, possibly influenced by Pope John Paul II, who served from 1978 to 2005. The name offers parents a way to honor two religious figures or family members simultaneously. While not among the most common names, Johnpaul has maintained steady usage, particularly in Catholic communities, where it represents strength, faith, and leadership.
Pronounced JAHN-pawl.
As of October 2026, Johnpaul ranked #1658 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #649 in 1979.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,139 | 167 | 86.9 |
| 2015 | #1,305 | 136 | 71 |
| 2016 | #1,426 | 122 | 64.3 |
| 2017 | #1,395 | 126 | 68.1 |
| 2018 | #1,425 | 123 | 67.7 |
| 2019 | #1,646 | 99 | 55.2 |
| 2020 | #1,528 | 109 | 63.1 |
| 2021 | #1,805 | 87 | 49.7 |
| 2022 | #1,792 | 91 | 52.1 |
| 2023 | #1,885 | 84 | 49.1 |
| 2024 | #1,862 | 86 | 49.9 |
| 2025 | #1,658 | 101 | 59.1 |
World rankings
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Johnpaul on lists
Famous Johnpauls
- John Paul I and II
popes
- John Paul Jones
U.S. naval commander during the Revolution
- John Paul Jones (born John Richard Baldwin)
English musician of band Led Zeppelin
- John Paul Stevens
U.S. Supreme Court justice
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Jr., American,British philanthropist
- John Paul Young
Scottish,Australian pop singer
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