John

Boys

Best rank #28 (2008) · ranked in 18 years

Ranked in 18 years, John reached its best position of #28 in 2008.

It eased from #28 in 2008 to #33 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #33.

At its peak year of 2008, John was given to 13,358 newborns.

John was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025338,033
  2. 2024328,095
  3. 2023377,809
  4. 2022408,008
  5. 2021398,195
  6. 2020398,274
  7. 2019428,877
  8. 2018409,218
  9. 2017419,546
  10. 20164210,072
  11. 20153810,434
  12. 20143710,715
  13. 20133610,755
  14. 20123710,649
  15. 20113611,089
  16. 20103511,578
  17. 20093512,144
  18. 20082813,358

Similar names

If John is on your shortlist, Jacob, Joshua, Jayden are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Frequently asked questions

Is John a popular name?
John reached a best rank of #28 in 2008 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does John rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), John ranks #33.
Is John a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was John most popular?
John peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)