gender neutral
John
God is gracious
About John
Classic. Timeless. Unshakeable. This name has endured through centuries because it simply works. John represents stability and tradition in their finest form, carrying the weight of countless historical figures, leaders, and everyday heroes who have borne it with honor. The name's simplicity is its greatest strength—no fuss, no confusion, just a solid, dependable identity that serves equally well in boardrooms and playgrounds. John doesn't try to impress with exotic spellings or unusual sounds; it succeeds through sheer reliability and universal recognition. Despite its commonality, the name maintains dignity and respect, never feeling cheap or disposable. John provides a blank canvas upon which a child can paint their own unique personality without their name overshadowing their achievements. The nickname potential remains vast—Jack, Johnny, Jon—while the formal version commands respect in professional settings. Parents choosing John often value substance over flash, understanding that a name's worth isn't measured by its rarity but by how well it serves its bearer throughout a lifetime.
Popularity of the Name John
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
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| 1970 | #4 | #11 | #1 | ||
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| 1972 | #5 | #13 | #1 | ||
| 1973 | #6 | #14 | #1 | ||
| 1974 | #6 | #15 | #1 | ||
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| 1976 | #6 | #17 | #1 | ||
| 1977 | #7 | #19 | #1 | ||
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| 1980 | #8 | #17 | #1 | ||
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| 1982 | #8 | #14 | #1 | ||
| 1983 | #9 | #15 | #1 | ||
| 1984 | #8 | #15 | #1 | ||
| 1985 | #9 | #18 | #2 | ||
| 1986 | #10 | #22 | #1 | ||
| 1987 | #11 | #20 | #2 | ||
| 1988 | #11 | #26 | #2 | ||
| 1989 | #12 | #24 | #2 | ||
| 1990 | #12 | #22 | #2 | ||
| 1991 | #10 | #26 | #2 | #33 | |
| 1992 | #14 | #27 | #4 | #34 | |
| 1993 | #16 | #30 | #2 | #40 | |
| 1994 | #15 | #33 | #4 | #38 | |
| 1995 | #13 | #35 | #5 | #44 | |
| 1996 | #15 | #35 | #6 | #39 | |
| 1997 | #15 | #42 | #38 | #5 | #39 |
| 1998 | #15 | #45 | #47 | #13 | #40 |
| 1999 | #15 | #50 | #41 | #15 | #41 |
| 2000 | #14 | #51 | #50 | #14 | #42 |
| 2001 | #14 | #50 | #42 | #15 | #46 |
| 2002 | #17 | #55 | #44 | #15 | #50 |
| 2003 | #17 | #53 | #51 | #22 | #51 |
| 2004 | #17 | #56 | #46 | #21 | #52 |
| 2005 | #18 | #59 | #47 | #17 | #55 |
| 2006 | #19 | #67 | #56 | #18 | #60 |
| 2007 | #19 | #68 | #65 | #21 | #58 |
| 2008 | #20 | #74 | #54 | #22 | #66 |
| 2009 | #26 | #75 | #63 | #22 | #63 |
| 2010 | #26 | #80 | #57 | #24 | #61 |
| 2011 | #27 | #84 | #61 | #26 | #63 |
| 2012 | #28 | #89 | #54 | #25 | #67 |
| 2013 | #27 | #91 | #60 | #27 | #64 |
| 2014 | #26 | #89 | #90 | #25 | #56 |
| 2015 | #26 | #95 | #79 | #28 | #59 |
| 2016 | #28 | #109 | #86 | #25 | #59 |
| 2017 | #27 | #105 | #79 | #22 | #58 |
| 2018 | #26 | #115 | #76 | #29 | #59 |
| 2019 | #28 | #119 | #61 | #31 | #74 |
| 2020 | #27 | #137 | #99 | #26 | #63 |
| 2021 | #27 | #133 | #86 | #28 | #75 |
| 2022 | #26 | #141 | #103 | #36 | #80 |
| 2023 | #26 | #145 | #112 | #32 | #73 |
| 2024 | #21 | #145 | #81 | #30 | #73 |
| 2025 | #23 | #158 | #89 | #31 | #63 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name John
Names Similar to John
Nicknames for John
- Johnny
- Jack
- JJ
- Jon
Famous People Named John
| John F. Kennedy | 35th President of the United States |
| John Lennon | Musician and Member of The Beatles |
| John Wayne | American Actor |
| John Mayer | American Singer-Songwriter |
| John Steinbeck | American Author |
| John Locke | English Philosopher |
| John Adams | 2nd President of the United States |
| John Coltrane | American Jazz Saxophonist |
| John D. Rockefeller | American Business Magnate |
| John Snow | English Physician and Epidemiologist |
| John McEnroe | American Tennis Player |
| John Travolta | American Actor |
| John Legend | American Singer-Songwriter |
| John Cleese | British Actor and Comedian |
| John Grisham | American Author |
| John Boyega | British Actor |
| John Cena | American Professional Wrestler and Actor |
| John Oliver | British-American Comedian and TV Host |
| John Krasinski | American Actor and Filmmaker |
Characters Named John
| John Wick | From the "John Wick" film series |
| John Snow | From "Game of Thrones" |
| John McClane | From the "Die Hard" film series |
| John Watson | From Sherlock Holmes stories |
| John Connor | From the "Terminator" franchise |
| John Silver | From "Treasure Island" |
| John Constantine | From DC Comics |
| John Dorian | From TV series "Scrubs" |
| John Locke | From TV series "Lost" |
| John Marston | From the video game "Red Dead Redemption" |
| John Carter | From the novel and film "John Carter of Mars" |
| John H. Miller | From the film "Saving Private Ryan" |
| John Winchester | From TV series "Supernatural" |
| John Diggle | From TV series "Arrow" |
| John Black | From TV series "Days of Our Lives" |
| John Crichton | From TV series "Farscape" |
| John-117, Master Chief | From the "Halo" video game series |
| John Bender | From "The Breakfast Club" |
| John "Johnny" Cage | From the "Mortal Kombat" video game series |