John sits comfortably in the UK charts at #164 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#164
US Rank #21
About the Name John
John is holding steady in the rankings at #164. It reached its peak of #46 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 16 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
John is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #21, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name John
Unlikely. With around 304 UK babies named John per year, your child will almost certainly be the only John in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
John has held a stable position around #164 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #46 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
John is more popular in the US (#21) than in the UK (#164). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named John include: John Conteh — John Anthony Conteh, is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980.; John Roberts — John Glover Roberts Jr.; John Fedevich — John Fedevich (born in Massillon, Ohio) is an American drummer and actor known for his role in Almost Famous, and as drummer for Michael Cavanaugh and Asia....
John ranks #21 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
304
UK babies named John (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 14 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name John
Likely around 1 other John in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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John Anthony Conteh, is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980. He held the WBC light-heavyweight title from 1974 to 1977, and regionally the European, British and Commonwealth titles between 1973 and 1974.
John was King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He lost the Duchy of Normandy and most of his other French lands to King Philip II of France, resulting in the collapse of the Angevin Empire and contributing to the subsequent growth in power of the French Capetian dynasty during the 13th century.
John Fedevich (born in Massillon, Ohio) is an American drummer and actor known for his role in Almost Famous, and as drummer for Michael Cavanaugh and Asia featuring John Payne.