Boys name · New Jersey
John in New Jersey
John was the 26th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 223 babies named John that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 198,618 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 358 | 1st |
| 1926 | 2,362 | 1st |
| 1943 | 2,767 | 2nd |
| 1959 | 3,344 | 1st |
| 1976 | 1,190 | 5th |
| 1992 | 1,034 | 8th |
| 2009 | 410 | 20th |
| 2025 | 223 | 26th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 1st in 1910 to 26th in 2025.
The most babies named John in New Jersey in a single year was 3,697, in 1964. 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 New Jersey?
John was the 26th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 223 babies named John that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 198,618 babies John.
How many babies are named John in New Jersey?
In 2025, 223 babies were named John in New Jersey. The most babies named John in New Jersey in a single year was 3,697, in 1964.
What is the rank of John in New Jersey?
John ranked 26th among boys names in New Jersey 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.