Boys name · Alabama
John in Alabama
As of 2025, John was the most common boys name in Alabama, drawn from 343 births that year. Its total reaches 99,083 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
John in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 399 | #2 |
| 1926 | 1,394 | #3 |
| 1943 | 1,462 | #3 |
| 1959 | 1,097 | #5 |
| 1976 | 655 | #5 |
| 1992 | 475 | #8 |
| 2009 | 305 | #5 |
| 2025 | 343 | #1 |
Its rank among boys names in Alabama ran from #1 in 2025 to #11 in 1995, starting at #2 in 1910 and ending at #1 in 2025.
The most John births in Alabama in a single year was 1,669, in 1947. In 2025 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Alabama.
Across the country, John reached its highest rank of #1 in New York (1910). See John in every state →
How popular is John in Alabama?
As of 2025, John was the most common boys name in Alabama, drawn from 343 births that year. Its total reaches 99,083 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named John in Alabama?
343 John babies were born in Alabama in 2025.
What is the rank of John in Alabama?
John ranked #1 among boys names in Alabama in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.