Boys name · Iowa
John in Iowa
John was the 41st most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 64 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 62,996 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 124 | 1st |
| 1926 | 883 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 960 | 3rd |
| 1959 | 885 | 5th |
| 1976 | 345 | 14th |
| 1992 | 183 | 25th |
| 2009 | 71 | 62nd |
| 2025 | 64 | 41st |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 1st in 1910 to 41st in 2025.
The most babies named John in Iowa in a single year was 1,377, 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 Iowa?
John was the 41st most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 64 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 62,996 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Iowa?
In 2025, 64 babies were named John in Iowa. The most babies named John in Iowa in a single year was 1,377, in 1947.
What is the rank of John in Iowa?
John ranked 41st among boys names in Iowa 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.