Boys name · South Dakota
John in South Dakota
John was the 53rd most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 19 babies named John that year. Since 1910, South Dakota families have named 14,530 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in South Dakota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 54 | 1st |
| 1926 | 205 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 172 | 7th |
| 1959 | 178 | 8th |
| 1976 | 87 | 13th |
| 1992 | 54 | 21st |
| 2009 | 25 | 49th |
| 2025 | 19 | 53rd |
Its rank among boys names in South Dakota fell from 1st in 1910 to 53rd in 2025.
The most babies named John in South Dakota in a single year was 293, in 1950. 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 South Dakota?
John was the 53rd most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 19 babies named John that year. Since 1910, South Dakota families have named 14,530 babies John.
How many babies are named John in South Dakota?
In 2025, 19 babies were named John in South Dakota. The most babies named John in South Dakota in a single year was 293, in 1950.
What is the rank of John in South Dakota?
John ranked 53rd among boys names in South Dakota 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.