John sits comfortably in the UK charts at #174 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2025
#174
US Rank #23
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About the Name John
John ranked #174 in 2025, down from its peak of #46 in 1996 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. 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 fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only John in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #21, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name John
Unlikely. With around 296 UK babies named John per year, your child will almost certainly be the only John in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
John has been fairly steady, ranked #174 in 2025 against #150 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #46 in 1996.
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 Roberts and John Fedevich. Short summaries for each appear below.
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.
296
UK babies named John (2025)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 24 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
Almost certainly the only John in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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