John Claiborne

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

John Claiborne — God is gracious
4.9 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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John Claiborne is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name John is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history. The surname Claiborne: Surname Billy Claiborne (1860–1882), American outlaw Lindy Boggs (Corinne Claiborne Boggs, 1916–2013), American politician from Louisiana and diplomat Chris Claiborne (born 1978), American football player Craig Claiborne (1920–2000), American food writer and columnist Demond Claiborne (born 2003), American football player Ferdinand Claiborne (1773–1815), American military officer Harry C. Claiborne (1859–1918), American lighthouse keeper Harry E. John is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 4.9 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name John reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: John

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history.

Surname: Claiborne

English

Surname Billy Claiborne (1860–1882), American outlaw Lindy Boggs (Corinne Claiborne Boggs, 1916–2013), American politician from Louisiana and diplomat Chris Claiborne (born 1978), American football player Craig Claiborne (1920–2000), American food writer and columnist Demond Claiborne (born 2003), American football player Ferdinand Claiborne (1773–1815), American military officer Harry C. Claiborne (1859–1918), American lighthouse keeper Harry E.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name John is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name John by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name John has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Johnny
  • Jack
  • Jonah
  • Jonathan
  • Sean
  • Evan
  • Ivan
  • Johann

Notable People Named John Claiborne

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for John Claiborne:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name John?
The first name John originates from Hebrew. From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history.
When was John most popular?
The name John reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Claiborne?
The surname Claiborne originates from English. Surname Billy Claiborne (1860–1882), American outlaw Lindy Boggs (Corinne Claiborne Boggs, 1916–2013), American politician from Louisiana and diplomat Chris Claiborne (born 1978), American football player Craig Claiborne (1920–2000), American food writer and columnist Demond Claiborne (born 2003), American football player Ferdinand Claiborne (1773–1815), American military officer Harry C. Claiborne (1859–1918), American lighthouse keeper Harry E.
What are the origins of the name John Claiborne?
The name John Claiborne combines two different traditions: the first name John has Hebrew roots, while the surname Claiborne originates from English.
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