John
Boy NameHebrew
Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Hebrew
Peak Year
1880
Peak Popularity
8.15%
Popularity Over Time
1880
8.15%
1890
7.10%
1900
6.06%
1910
5.49%
1920
5.17%
1930
4.64%
1940
4.62%
1950
4.37%
1960
3.51%
1970
3.07%
1980
1.90%
1990
1.35%
2000
0.96%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does John mean?
John means "God is gracious" and comes from Hebrew origin.
When was John most popular?
John was most popular in 1880 when 8.15% of babies were given this name.
Is John a boy or girl name?
John is primarily used as a boy name.