John Dorman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

John Dorman — God is gracious
4.9 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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John Dorman 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 Dorman: Dorman (12th century), was either a Cuman warrior in Bulgarian service or a Bulgarian noble of Cuman origin, who ruled the region of Braničevo as an independent state. Andy Dorman (born 1982), Welsh football (soccer) player Angela Dohrmann, American television actress Arabella Dorman (born 1965), British artist Sir Arthur Dorman, 1st Baronet (1848–1931), British industrialist, founder of Dorman Long Avner Dorman (born 1975), Israeli contemporary composer Dave Dorman (born 1958), American science fiction and fantasy illustrator David Dorman (born 1954), American telecommunications executive, ch. 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: Dorman

Welsh

Dorman (12th century), was either a Cuman warrior in Bulgarian service or a Bulgarian noble of Cuman origin, who ruled the region of Braničevo as an independent state. Andy Dorman (born 1982), Welsh football (soccer) player Angela Dohrmann, American television actress Arabella Dorman (born 1965), British artist Sir Arthur Dorman, 1st Baronet (1848–1931), British industrialist, founder of Dorman Long Avner Dorman (born 1975), Israeli contemporary composer Dave Dorman (born 1958), American science fiction and fantasy illustrator David Dorman (born 1954), American telecommunications executive, ch.

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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 Dorman

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 Dorman:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Dorman?
The surname Dorman originates from Welsh. Dorman (12th century), was either a Cuman warrior in Bulgarian service or a Bulgarian noble of Cuman origin, who ruled the region of Braničevo as an independent state. Andy Dorman (born 1982), Welsh football (soccer) player Angela Dohrmann, American television actress Arabella Dorman (born 1965), British artist Sir Arthur Dorman, 1st Baronet (1848–1931), British industrialist, founder of Dorman Long Avner Dorman (born 1975), Israeli contemporary composer Dave Dorman (born 1958), American science fiction and fantasy illustrator David Dorman (born 1954), American telecommunications executive, ch.
What are the origins of the name John Dorman?
The name John Dorman combines two different traditions: the first name John has Hebrew roots, while the surname Dorman originates from Welsh.
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