Boys name · North Carolina
John in North Carolina
John was the 10th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 360 babies named John that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 126,129 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 413 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 1,720 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 1,659 | 4th |
| 1959 | 1,408 | 6th |
| 1976 | 891 | 7th |
| 1992 | 742 | 9th |
| 2009 | 414 | 21st |
| 2025 | 360 | 10th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina fell from 3rd in 1910 to 10th in 2025.
The most babies named John in North Carolina in a single year was 1,966, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, John reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1910). See John in every state →
How popular is John in North Carolina?
John was the 10th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 360 babies named John that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 126,129 babies John.
How many babies are named John in North Carolina?
In 2025, 360 babies were named John in North Carolina. The most babies named John in North Carolina in a single year was 1,966, in 1947.
What is the rank of John in North Carolina?
John ranked 10th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1911.
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.