John
John is a timeless name of Hebrew origin, derived from Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'graced by God.' It has been one of the most enduring names in Western culture, carried through centuries by biblical figures, kings, and saints.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 8,050. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 11,068
- 2012: 10,638
- 2013: 10,739
- 2014: 10,701
- 2015: 10,423
- 2016: 10,060
- 2017: 9,536
- 2018: 9,204
- 2019: 8,863
- 2020: 8,265
- 2021: 8,186
- 2022: 8,001
- 2023: 7,804
- 2024: 8,087
- 2025: 8,027
- 2026 (projected): 8,050
Good to Know
- •Universally recognized and easy to spell across cultures
- •Works well in professional and casual settings
- •Rich historical and religious significance
- •Classic name that never goes out of style
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
John F. Kennedy
35th U.S. President
John Lennon
Musician and Beatles member
John Legend
Singer and songwriter
John Steinbeck
Nobel Prize-winning author
Statistics
5,182,633
Total births since 1880
1947
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