A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Jhon since 1882
Babies named Jhon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2024, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jhon's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 31 |
| 1910s | 120 |
| 1920s | 271 |
| 1930s | 226 |
| 1940s | 187 |
| 1950s | 137 |
| 1960s | 161 |
| 1970s | 174 |
| 1980s | 184 |
| 1990s | 315 |
| 2000s | 490 |
| 2010s | 311 |
| 2020s | 317 |
Meaning & origin
Jhon is a phonetic respelling of the classic John, a name with deep biblical roots meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling Jhon has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1882, but it has never been common. Its peak year of use was 1910, when it ranked 2451. After a period of decline, its trajectory has been rising since 1986, suggesting renewed interest in this streamlined variant. In 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in 31,056 newborn boys. The name has seen most use in New York and Texas.
Jhon is a phonetic respelling of John, a name derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling Jhon emerged in English-speaking countries as a variant, possibly influenced by Spanish or Portuguese spelling conventions where the 'h' is silent. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the late 19th century.
Where Jhon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Johnny, Jon
Sibling names for Jhon
Names that share Jhon's style, for a brother or sister.
