Boys name · Minnesota
John in Minnesota
John was the 37th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 113 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Minnesota families have named 85,698 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 146 | 1st |
| 1926 | 969 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 1,297 | 3rd |
| 1959 | 1,434 | 5th |
| 1976 | 434 | 19th |
| 1992 | 426 | 18th |
| 2009 | 164 | 47th |
| 2025 | 113 | 37th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota fell from 1st in 1910 to 37th in 2025.
The most babies named John in Minnesota in a single year was 1,650, 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 Minnesota?
John was the 37th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 113 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Minnesota families have named 85,698 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Minnesota?
In 2025, 113 babies were named John in Minnesota. The most babies named John in Minnesota in a single year was 1,650, in 1947.
What is the rank of John in Minnesota?
John ranked 37th among boys names in Minnesota 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.