John
John is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
John is historically a masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Although overwhelmingly used for males, it has a long history of rare feminine usage in the United States. Today, giving John to a girl remains an uncommon, modern gender-neutral choice.
Popularity in the United States
21,744 babies in the United States have been named John since 1880. It ranks #1009 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2057.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.5 %)
- PA (8.6 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 445 |
| 1890-1900 | 527 |
| 1900-1910 | 480 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,794 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,595 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,581 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,078 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,996 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,741 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,393 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,135 |
| 1990-2000 | 494 |
| 2000-2010 | 308 |
| 2010-2019 | 133 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Nicknames
Johnny, Jonnie
Fun facts
- Over 21,000 females in the United States have been officially named John since records began in 1880.
- The name traces back through Greek and Latin forms to the original Hebrew name Yochanan.