Jahn is a distinct and uncommon given name of German origin, derived from the word "Johann," which means "God is gracious." It is often considered a variant spelling of John, though it has its own unique identity. Jahn is typically used as a male name but can also be used for females in some cases.
The name Jahn experienced varying popularity over the past century, with several periods of notable frequency and others of relative rarity. The highest number of births recorded in a single year was 16, occurring twice - once in 2005 and again in 2008. The most consistent period for the name's popularity seems to be between 1960 and 1974, with multiple years seeing more than six births each year. However, there are also several years where only five or fewer babies named Jahn were born. Overall, 374 babies were named Jahn over this time span.