Boys name · Ohio
John in Ohio
Babies born in Ohio have been named John 254,372 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #34 most common boys name there, on 251 births.
Popularity over time
John in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 431 | #1 |
| 1926 | 2,828 | #3 |
| 1943 | 3,621 | #3 |
| 1959 | 4,346 | #4 |
| 1976 | 1,742 | #9 |
| 1992 | 1,123 | #18 |
| 2009 | 412 | #36 |
| 2025 | 251 | #34 |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio ran from #1 in 1910 to #41 in 2010, starting at #1 in 1910 and ending at #34 in 2025.
No year in Ohio had more John births than 1947, when 5,255 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in Ohio was #1, in 1910.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in New York in 1910. See John in every state →
How popular is John in Ohio?
Babies born in Ohio have been named John 254,372 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #34 most common boys name there, on 251 births.
How many babies are named John in Ohio?
In 2025, 251 babies born in Ohio were named John.
What is the rank of John in Ohio?
In 2025, John sat at #34 on the boys list for Ohio.
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.