Boys name · Rhode Island
John in Rhode Island
John was the 9th most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 40 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Rhode Island families have named 29,923 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Rhode Island, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 66 | 1st |
| 1926 | 420 | 1st |
| 1943 | 425 | 2nd |
| 1959 | 497 | 4th |
| 1976 | 157 | 5th |
| 1992 | 136 | 10th |
| 2009 | 51 | 16th |
| 2025 | 40 | 9th |
Its rank among boys names in Rhode Island fell from 1st in 1910 to 9th in 2025.
The most babies named John in Rhode Island in a single year was 598, 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 Rhode Island?
John was the 9th most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 40 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Rhode Island families have named 29,923 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Rhode Island?
In 2025, 40 babies were named John in Rhode Island. The most babies named John in Rhode Island in a single year was 598, in 1964.
What is the rank of John in Rhode Island?
John ranked 9th among boys names in Rhode Island 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.