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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

John

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John appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1947. It is a 1-syllable boy name ranked #1 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Jon, Jonn, Johnn.

#1boy rank
1947peak year
1syllables

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