Boys name · Illinois
John in Illinois
John was the 22nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 279 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 275,051 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 644 | 1st |
| 1926 | 3,384 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 4,025 | 3rd |
| 1959 | 4,650 | 2nd |
| 1976 | 1,831 | 7th |
| 1992 | 1,211 | 14th |
| 2009 | 509 | 23rd |
| 2025 | 279 | 22nd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 1st in 1910 to 22nd in 2025.
The most babies named John in Illinois in a single year was 5,152, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, John reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1910). See John in every state →
How popular is John in Illinois?
John was the 22nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 279 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 275,051 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Illinois?
In 2025, 279 babies were named John in Illinois. The most babies named John in Illinois in a single year was 5,152, in 1947.
What is the rank of John in Illinois?
John ranked 22nd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1910.
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.