Boys name · Missouri
John in Missouri
In 2025, 166 babies born in Missouri were named John, making it the #21 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 113,137.
Popularity over time
John in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 288 | #2 |
| 1926 | 1,370 | #4 |
| 1943 | 1,626 | #3 |
| 1959 | 1,680 | #6 |
| 1976 | 852 | #6 |
| 1992 | 522 | #14 |
| 2009 | 225 | #34 |
| 2025 | 166 | #21 |
Its busiest year in Missouri was 1947, with 2,105 John births. John's highest rank in Missouri was #1, set in 1917.
Rank swung between #1 (1917) and #34 (2009) in Missouri, from #2 in 1910 to #21 in 2025.
Nationally, John's strongest state was New York, where it hit #1 in 1910. See John in every state →
How popular is John in Missouri?
In 2025, 166 babies born in Missouri were named John, making it the #21 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 113,137.
How many babies are named John in Missouri?
In 2025, 166 babies born in Missouri were named John.
What is the rank of John in Missouri?
John's 2025 rank among boys names in Missouri was #21.
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.