Oh, how the mighty fall. John spent at least a decade -- 1880 to 1986 -- in the US top ten, but now just barely squeaks into the top 20. In fact, for the first 43 years, it was actually the number one name. Historically, it’s also one of the most popular boys’ names -- there have been tons of kings, saints, popes and biblical characters named John. In the late Middle Ages, around one fifth of all English boys bore the name. Today, the name just feels a little plain and tired -- many parents are choosing the fresher alternative Jack, a traditional nickname. Fun fact: John is actually not a nickname for Jonathan…something even we experts didn’t know until now. They’re derived from different Hebrew roots, with Jonathan actually being a longer version of Nathan.
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If we have a son he'll be John Cecil - named after my husband's Dad and mine.
by dildinesMy first born son is goin to be named John
by NicoleJBlockIts a family name, and i wanna keep it in the family. Ofcourse He would go by his middle name which is undecided
by MistyStorey05I'm pretty sure 1880-1986 would be a century, not a decade.
by JABorgoI LOVE the name John. It is also one of the names that runs in my Husband's and my families. I am 30 wks pregnant with a Precious Baby Boy and we are naming Him... John Acree Jetton!!! I LUV IT!!!
by karislindseyI think John is a nice strong traditional name. It is a tradition in my husband's family to name the first born son John. I am 4 weeks & 1 Day pregnant :)
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