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In 2024, 8,047 boys in the United States were named John, making it the 21st most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 26th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 88,524 births.
Records for John go back to 1880, and 5,196,210 babies have been given the name since.
Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious." One of the most enduring names throughout Western history.
John is of Hebrew origin, described as classic in style.
In 2024, John went to 8 girls and 8,047 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious." One of the most enduring names throughout Western history.
John is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as classic in style.
In 2024, 8,047 boys in the United States were named John, making it the 21st most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, John went to 8 girls and 8,047 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.