John Groth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

John Groth — God is gracious
4.9 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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John Groth 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 Groth: Annette Groth (born 1954), German politician Annette Groth (journalist) (born 1952), Norwegian correspondent Camilla Groth (born 1973), Norwegian poet Edward J. Groth (born 1946), American astrophysicist Ernest Groth (1922–2004), baseball player Gary Groth (born 1954), American comic book editor, publisher, and critic Harald Groth (1943–2925), German politician Henrik Groth (1903–1983), Norwegian publisher and essayist Jacob Groth (born 1951), Danish film composer Jarmila Groth (born 1987), Slovak-Australian tennis player Jeff Groth (American football) (born 1957), American football player Jef. 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: Groth

English

Annette Groth (born 1954), German politician Annette Groth (journalist) (born 1952), Norwegian correspondent Camilla Groth (born 1973), Norwegian poet Edward J. Groth (born 1946), American astrophysicist Ernest Groth (1922–2004), baseball player Gary Groth (born 1954), American comic book editor, publisher, and critic Harald Groth (1943–2925), German politician Henrik Groth (1903–1983), Norwegian publisher and essayist Jacob Groth (born 1951), Danish film composer Jarmila Groth (born 1987), Slovak-Australian tennis player Jeff Groth (American football) (born 1957), American football player Jef.

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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 Groth

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 Groth:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

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

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 Groth?
The surname Groth originates from English. Annette Groth (born 1954), German politician Annette Groth (journalist) (born 1952), Norwegian correspondent Camilla Groth (born 1973), Norwegian poet Edward J. Groth (born 1946), American astrophysicist Ernest Groth (1922–2004), baseball player Gary Groth (born 1954), American comic book editor, publisher, and critic Harald Groth (1943–2925), German politician Henrik Groth (1903–1983), Norwegian publisher and essayist Jacob Groth (born 1951), Danish film composer Jarmila Groth (born 1987), Slovak-Australian tennis player Jeff Groth (American football) (born 1957), American football player Jef.
What are the origins of the name John Groth?
The name John Groth combines two different traditions: the first name John has Hebrew roots, while the surname Groth originates from English.
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