Jhon
Every Jhon since 1882 — 2,939 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jhon
Jhon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,462 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 2,939 American babies have been named Jhon. Its peak came in 2024, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jhon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jhon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,462 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2,086 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2,456 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,479 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2,674 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,529 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,024 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,420 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,623 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,688 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,628 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,568 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,617 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,484 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,333 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,760 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2,306 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2,734 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2,267 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,049 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,682 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,175 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,651 |
| 2002 | 46 | #2,274 |
| 2001 | 43 | #2,325 |
| 2000 | 43 | #2,273 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,650 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,404 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,139 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,502 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,032 |
| 1970 | 21 | #1,960 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,035 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,477 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,865 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,669 |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,396 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,545 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,520 |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,411 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,518 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,616 |
| 1915 | 15 | #1,926 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,082 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,108 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jhon
- Jhon Córdoba Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jhon in 2025?
Jhon ranked #2,462 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jhon?
2,939 babies have been named Jhon in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jhon most popular?
Jhon peaked in 2024, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Jhon a boy or girl name?
Jhon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jhon rising or falling?
Jhon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jhon?
Well-known people named Jhon include Jhon Córdoba (soccer player).