Boys name · Pennsylvania
John in Pennsylvania
John was the 19th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 330 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 422,027 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,326 | 1st |
| 1926 | 6,647 | 1st |
| 1943 | 6,444 | 1st |
| 1959 | 6,047 | 1st |
| 1976 | 2,114 | 5th |
| 1992 | 1,466 | 8th |
| 2009 | 589 | 17th |
| 2025 | 330 | 19th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania fell from 1st in 1910 to 19th in 2025.
The most babies named John in Pennsylvania in a single year was 8,049, in 1947. 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 Pennsylvania?
John was the 19th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 330 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 422,027 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 330 babies were named John in Pennsylvania. The most babies named John in Pennsylvania in a single year was 8,049, in 1947.
What is the rank of John in Pennsylvania?
John ranked 19th among boys names in Pennsylvania 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.