How Many People Are Named John?
people in the United States are named John
1 in 64 people has this name
Popularity Rank
βββ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
88,524 births
Trend
Declining
π Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name ΞΟΞ±Ξ½Ξ½Ξ·Ο (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name ΧΧΦΉΧΦΈΧ ΦΈΧ (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious". The Hebrew form occurs in the Old Testament (spelled Johanan or Jehohanan in the English version), but this name owes its popularity to two New Testament characters, both highly revered saints. The first is John the Baptist, a Jewish ascetic who is considered the forerunner of Jesus. He baptized Jesus and was later executed by Herod Antipas. The second is the apostle John, who is traditionally regarded as the author of the fourth gospel and Revelation. With the apostles Peter and James (his brother), he was part of the inner circle of Jesus.... [more]
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 72.0 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
π‘ Fun Facts About "John"
- 8,055 babies were named John in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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