Gracious
Jhan is a rare phonetic variant of Jan or John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It signifies the belief that the divine is merciful and kind. While uncommon in the United States, it shares the deep historical roots of one of the world's most enduring names.
Less common today
Jhan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,041 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Former professional soccer player