Boys name · Mississippi
John in Mississippi
John was the 3rd most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 151 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 70,709 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 385 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 1,083 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 1,086 | 3rd |
| 1959 | 833 | 3rd |
| 1976 | 467 | 6th |
| 1992 | 333 | 6th |
| 2009 | 182 | 6th |
| 2025 | 151 | 3rd |
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi fell from 2nd in 1910 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named John in Mississippi in a single year was 1,219, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2017.
Across the country, John reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1910). See John in every state →
How popular is John in Mississippi?
John was the 3rd most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 151 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 70,709 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Mississippi?
In 2025, 151 babies were named John in Mississippi. The most babies named John in Mississippi in a single year was 1,219, in 1947.
What is the rank of John in Mississippi?
John ranked 3rd among boys names in Mississippi in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2017.
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.