Boys name · Maryland
John in Maryland
John was the 25th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 129 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 88,317 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 193 | 1st |
| 1926 | 883 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 1,214 | 2nd |
| 1959 | 1,398 | 3rd |
| 1976 | 617 | 6th |
| 1992 | 618 | 6th |
| 2009 | 252 | 21st |
| 2025 | 129 | 25th |
Its rank among boys names in Maryland fell from 1st in 1910 to 25th in 2025.
The most babies named John in Maryland in a single year was 1,668, in 1964. 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 Maryland?
John was the 25th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 129 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 88,317 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Maryland?
In 2025, 129 babies were named John in Maryland. The most babies named John in Maryland in a single year was 1,668, in 1964.
What is the rank of John in Maryland?
John ranked 25th among boys names in Maryland 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.