Boys name · Massachusetts
John in Massachusetts
John was the 13th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 227 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 200,990 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 513 | 1st |
| 1926 | 2,632 | 1st |
| 1943 | 3,097 | 2nd |
| 1959 | 3,389 | 1st |
| 1976 | 891 | 6th |
| 1992 | 873 | 9th |
| 2009 | 395 | 7th |
| 2025 | 227 | 13th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 1st in 1910 to 13th in 2025.
The most babies named John in Massachusetts in a single year was 3,826, 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 Massachusetts?
John was the 13th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 227 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 200,990 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 227 babies were named John in Massachusetts. The most babies named John in Massachusetts in a single year was 3,826, in 1947.
What is the rank of John in Massachusetts?
John ranked 13th among boys names in Massachusetts 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.