Name Legacy

John

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

John was most popular in 1947, when 88,527 American babies were given the name — ranking #4 that year. In 2025 it ranked #33, with 8,033 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 5,204,377 people named John.

Most popular in1947
Rank that year#4
Births that year88,527
Total since 18805,204,377

John over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks John’s peak in 1947. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "God is gracious"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org