Jaan
MeaningGod is gracious · Estonian form of John
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6,460 in 2006
5 babies were named Jaan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,506 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jaan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jaan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jaan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJaan first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #6,460.
- TrendJaan has slipped 4,506 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJaan is an Estonian form of John, which means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to Dutch and Slavic roots.
About the name Jaan
Jaan is a boy name of Dutch and Slavic origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-aan”. US birth records list Jaan for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 21 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #6,460 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Dutch namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 292,398 boys |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 353,357 boys |
| 2020s | 1.9 | 517,241 boys |
Other spellings of Jaan
More Dutch boy names
- Boy name: Hendrix · ruler of the home
- Boy name: Johan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Skyler · scholar
- Unisex name: Van · of, from
- Boy name: Henrik · home ruler
- Unisex name: Sky · sky
- Boy name: Hendrick · home ruler
- Boy name: Bram · father of multitudes
Questions about the name Jaan
What does the name Jaan mean?
Jaan means “God is gracious” in Estonian, as a form of John.
What is the origin of the name Jaan?
Jaan has Dutch, Slavic roots in our records. Other Dutch names include Hendrix, Johan, Skyler.
Is Jaan a boy or girl name?
Jaan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jaan?
Jaan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#6,460).