Boys name · Massachusetts
John in Massachusetts
In 2025, 227 babies born in Massachusetts were named John, making it the #13 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 200,990.
Popularity over time
John in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 513 | #1 |
| 1926 | 2,632 | #1 |
| 1943 | 3,097 | #2 |
| 1959 | 3,389 | #1 |
| 1976 | 891 | #6 |
| 1992 | 873 | #9 |
| 2009 | 395 | #7 |
| 2025 | 227 | #13 |
Its busiest year in Massachusetts was 1947, with 3,826 John births. Its highest rank in Massachusetts came in 1910, at #1.
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts ran from #1 in 1910 to #16 in 2023, starting at #1 in 1910 and ending at #13 in 2025.
New York gave John its highest national rank, #1, in 1910. See John in every state →
How popular is John in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 227 babies born in Massachusetts were named John, making it the #13 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 200,990.
How many babies are named John in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 227 babies born in Massachusetts were named John.
What is the rank of John in Massachusetts?
John's 2025 rank among boys names in Massachusetts was #13.
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.