Boys name · Virginia
John in Virginia
John was the 10th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 277 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 110,766 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 342 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 1,122 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 1,410 | 4th |
| 1959 | 1,492 | 5th |
| 1976 | 873 | 6th |
| 1992 | 789 | 8th |
| 2009 | 406 | 11th |
| 2025 | 277 | 10th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia fell from 3rd in 1910 to 10th in 2025.
The most babies named John in Virginia in a single year was 1,723, in 1964. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Virginia?
John was the 10th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 277 babies named John that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 110,766 babies John.
How many babies are named John in Virginia?
In 2025, 277 babies were named John in Virginia. The most babies named John in Virginia in a single year was 1,723, in 1964.
What is the rank of John in Virginia?
John ranked 10th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.