Boys name · Kentucky
John in Kentucky
John was the 12th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 163 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 83,746 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 286 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 1,058 | 5th |
| 1943 | 1,015 | 5th |
| 1959 | 1,023 | 6th |
| 1976 | 661 | 7th |
| 1992 | 401 | 13th |
| 2009 | 211 | 22nd |
| 2025 | 163 | 12th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 3rd in 1910 to 12th in 2025.
The most babies named John in Kentucky in a single year was 1,371, in 1948. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Kentucky?
John was the 12th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 163 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 83,746 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Kentucky?
In 2025, 163 babies were named John in Kentucky. The most babies named John in Kentucky in a single year was 1,371, in 1948.
What is the rank of John in Kentucky?
John ranked 12th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.