John

My boyfriend's name is John. He doesn't like the name though cause it's too simple and it makes him think of Americans and British people (he's from the Philippines)
I love hearing this name cause of how simple it is and because it also has a version in my country. (Romania- 'Ion')
In my opinion, this name makes me think of a kind and generous person.

Honestly kind of a nothingburger of a name. Not bad, but just okay. Non-English variants like Ian, Sean, or Johannes are top-tier for me though.

This name is so overused 😭😭🙏.

Coming from someone NAMED John, this name sucks. It's like the Emily of male names. My parents were gonna name me Harley Davidson, which I would prefer.

Probably the most overused and unoriginal name in history. That said, it is still a pretty safe name choice that you can't go wrong with. I'd much rather name my son John than to name him Hayden, Brayden or Jayden.

I really like this. It’s strong and a classic. I do have a preference for Jonathan, but John is great too.

A classic name. 100% W.

John is very overused, but it will always be a classic.

I think of John 5, the guitarist. Awesome name.

A great one. Handsome.

Incredibly plain and basic, but totally badass and timeless.

I think this name is very plain, but not bad or unlikeable. Brings to mind John Egbert from Homestuck. I think it's nice :)

Most people in the old days were named this because it was much more common to be named after parents, causing domino effects literally everywhere. It's still a good and safe name.

John will always be a classic name. Also, how interesting that it used to be used as a feminine name.

John F Kennedy, it reminds me of.

Decent name because it cuts straight to the point. One syllable masculine names are generally very attractive.

I find it funny how everyone keeps calling John overused and boring, but James is considered a good classic name when it's always been tied or almost tied with John in popularity.

The name, John, has a timeless appeal that denies it the status of being “dated” regardless of the century one may be living under. A classic gem that never truly goes out of style like many other names have been.

Was #1 in popularity until 1922. Then it started to drop. I feel like this name is gonna be dated in the next century or so...

John is a nice name, even if it is very overused. At least it actually fits a grown man too.

This is my name, I like it, I prefer have my name 'John' instead ok like Bob for example, kinda obvious, but just because it may look basic, if you look in the history of this name, it's unique.

My father's name but I really like it. It'll never be old fashioned or boring, no matter how long ago this name dates back.

Boring old-fashioned name with too many negative associations. Nowadays John is another word for the bathroom. It's also what people call a man who hires a hooker. A Dear John letter is what you get when your girlfriend dumps you.

A bit overused and wouldn't really suit for a child, meanwhile I think it would be great for a teen character on a show.

I like this name. It's simple, easy to spell, and it ages very well. If you live in an English-speaking country, chances are you'll meet multiple people named John in your life. It's a true classic.

John is my name. I really like it! A lot of people say it's too basic or boring but I really don't think so. I like my name, I think it's unique because a lot of parents don't use 'John' as a first name now.

Popular names like this shouldn't be in the ballot for Name of the Day. Popular names like this are the name of the day *every* day. Give more attention to uncommon names.

Obviously boring.

John is better than Johnathan and Jon.

I love it. I don’t really care about how common it is, it’s a marvelous name.

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By naming your son John you are giving him a gift - a beloved classic, shared by countless wonderful men throughout history - and one that will suit him all through life.

A timeless, great name, and the spelling is nice. It's the name of St. John the Apostle and other saints. Looking at this simple name with a pious perspective, we can overcome the boredom that it can cause for being so common. After all, names should be given out of piety, instead of being treated like fashion accessories.

Love, love the name. Yes, over time it's more common than current trendy boy names. I did not specifically name my son after family members, but I did like that the name was in both my family tree and my husband's. I am sure I could find examples of several men named John I don't think much of if I tried, but I also love the name because I've known great friends and impressive people with the name as well.

You simply could not pick a more simple, average name. If you willingly name your child "John", then you are not fit to be a parent. Please pick any other name than "John" or "Joe" unless you want your child to be a nobody.

I think Joseph/Joe are just fine. Def not John tho.

This may be the most overrated man’s name in the world.

This is a blessèd name, especially considering that this name is used by a variety of saints and religious leaders (ie various Catholic and Coptic popes [variations]).

John is boring, in my opinion, but it's pretty harmless and has a great meaning. I can see why parents would name their sons this classic name.

Don't give this name to your baby, it's better on an adult.

If you're telling people not to name their babies this because it suits better an adult, then you're really stupid. Babies turn into adults. If you don’t name your baby John then in future there will be no adults or babies called John.

Super overused and kind of boring, but I like it. I prefer James, though.

It’s a little bit boring as it’s used often, but I can definitely see why it’s common! John is a classic name.

A handsome classic. I can't understand why so many commenters say it's overused, because it isn't, nowadays. Nor can I understand why James (which is a nice name, don't misunderstand me) is so popular - to the point of overuse - but John is avoided. It's Jack that's overused, not John, and I'd rather name a boy John (with the option of Jack as a nn) any day.

Short, simple, and to the point. Kind of overused though.

Maybe a bit boring? No offense, of course, but it's looks plain and too common, like the feminine version, which is Jane.

Classic, timeless, and simple to pronounce! Good for a middle name too.

I actually like John, even though it was quite popular in previous generations. Presently, you would be hard pressed to encounter this in any classroom as opposed to all the Noahs, Jacobs, Liams and Lucas. A timeless classic that transcends the generations.

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PS- I am a first grade teacher so my profession allows me the opportunity to have a front row seat on the naming conventions of our present age.

Love the fact this name is so rare and underused, I've never met anyone called John, it should be used a lot more and don't know why it isn't - Hopefully we will start to see more John's emerge in the future.

John is one of those names that are quite common and I guess that could be considered both a strength and weakness. On one hand it is a basic go to name that ages well as it could suit just about anybody. However, at the same time it can be perceived as “ dull and uninspiring” by some as noted in the comments. So, as we say often, to each their own.

I love the name John. It is a good, solid name that suits all ages. Also, all of the Johns I have met have been lovely and I have never met a nasty one.

It's an old fashioned & boring name with some negative associations i.e John being referred to as a toilet, John being referred to as a client of a prostitute and John Doe.

I can't imagine this on a child. I get that there are nicknames but it just isn't a good name.

Too much, too common I'm not into it.

At least this name crosses language barriers.

The most basic, plain-Jane name ever. That said, I think it has something going for it, as it has survived the passage of time.

I love this name, it’s handsome and very masculine.

Really overused. Looks boring, sounds boring. Not a bad name, just somehow it's too much around, similar other names, similar surnames, often as a middle name. Not that interesting.

Not overused lol.

A classic name for boys that, unlike James and William, never gets old or feels too overused.

My (real) name is Breathe, so it's probably not surprising that I tend to favor and have a special love for unique/uncommon names. However, there are plenty of names in several categories (such as vintage/retro, classy, common, trendy, biblical, place-inspired, food-inspired, etc.) that I love!
John is one of the few timelessly classic names that have stayed around for at least some 2,000 years. Most names come and go, but the fact that John has been around for several centuries, is heard of in many countries around the world, and has never been outside of the USA top 100 names, genuinely proves how wonderful, strong and truly timeless of a name that it is. Also, to add to its excellence is the meaning: “Yahweh is gracious”, and the highly respected saints, the John the Apostle and John the Baptist.
Overall, I believe that John is a great name, despite its popularity. In-fact, its popularity isn't a bad thing, it just goes to show how beloved it is.

If you are looking for an interesting and vibrant name call your son John, picking this name leads one to delve into the sector of obscurity (Sarcasm).

I was between John and Theodore for my baby boy. I picked John for his first name due to his future. It's my father's name and many successful men's name. I think Theodore is an adorable name but I have 2 older children so I have been to many kid events. For the last 8 years I have only heard 1 boy called John. It's all Jayden, Liam, Brayden, Leo..in my mind childish names. When my son is 60 years old I think the name John will work much better in his adult life.

I love this name, especially due to the association with the fictional character John Watson.

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This name also hasn't been extremely popular for decades. It might have a reputation as a very boring and generic name, but in reality a boy named John today is unlikely to have a dozen other Johns in his class.

I actually like this name ‒ it's a timeless classic that will never be ruined by bad associations, and will fit a man of all ages. It has the wonderful nickname of Jack, too. Also, in the era of decreasing privacy, the "default" name of John will make you much harder to find online and identify.

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Although, I suppose that can be a downside too. A man named John might feel like he doesn't have his own distinct identity due to how wide-spread the name is.

John is kind of a dumb name and it's so basic, who would name their kid that?

This name is trash don’t waste it on your kid and name them Jack because it is a great name.

Another one of the overused and boring biblical names. I swear there are so many Johns in movies, video games, and TV shows the name has become tiresome for me. Name your characters something else. Jack is the Medieval spelling of John, I'd take that any day.

I actually like this name but probably won’t use it on my own kids.

It’s an okay name in my opinion. It won’t lead to low expectations and doesn’t exactly sound pompous, but it’s dreadfully overused and boring. I’d just go with Jack instead.

John sounds very mature and it suits all ages. It does sound rather dull though, but hey, it's loads better than all of the trendy, modern names popping up everywhere!

The name itself is not bad, however me and my cousin know countless people called John. I can't list them all as there would be so many...but nevertheless, I like the name!
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I quite like Johnny as a nickname but John has had its day now. I honestly don't see the appeal of naming your kid this in 2020. John has had its day.

This is a slang term for a toilet. No thanks.

People should start using Johnny as a name on the birth certificate. I think it would be fine to be honest as people use names like Harry and Alfie and Johnny is a world renowned title, more refreshing than just John.

A classic!

This may be THE most common male name in all history, but it’s growing on me enough that I’m thinking of using it for my newest baby. I like how simple and straightforward it is. I can’t imagine it causing him any problems in life. I think the frequency that people are using it these days has calmed down enough that he won’t be lost in a sea of Johns.

Too common, even if there are less babies being named John the absurd amount named before makes it just too much.

John Quincy Adams who was he, he was our sixth president of the United states from 1825 to 1829, he was United States Secretary of State from 1817 to 1825.
Or John F. Kennedy who was the 35th president of the United states and John F. Kennedy Jr. was a lawyer.
I didn't see John Wayne listed "Well hey there, pilgrim".
I see it as a strong name, smart and becoming rare.

Not bad, but overused.

It's not a bad name but to me, personally, it's bland and just way too common. It just sounds like a name you pick when you can't think of anything else.

Donald John Trump!

A timeless default name. It’s not a bad name.

John is a beautiful boy’s name and it comes off as classy and distinguished. However, John has always been such a common name and it’s still very popular, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad name. It’s handsome and elegant. My opinion.

Unlike James and William, I've never thought of it as so boring. It's very masculine, sexy, and classic-sounding! Never gets old for me in my book.

I have an uncle John. I personally have nothing wrong with the name. It’s rather common, but I can’t see any reason why you would hate it. Apart from it meaning toilet or prostitute’s client, @MyNameIsJohn LOL! I wouldn’t give this name to a baby, because now it’s more of an adult-ish mature name.
Good name.

My name is John and If you didn't know it means a toilet or a prostitute's client. That's BAD.

I love the name John. You don't see too many kids named John nowadays, it's mostly Jacobs and Liams.

I think the name John is over used and every John I have ever met has always been rude and so full of themselves period!

My name is John and I’ve always hated my name. When I was about ten, I realized that E V E R Y O N E is named John. Nothing wrong with the name itself, there are just too many Johns in the world. I’ll be naming my future kids unique names like Devereux or Athena.

Most people have stopped using this name after it was popular for a long number of years to millenia.

I’m Jasckat. My name. Full name. Pronounced JAS-kat
I go by John for obvious reasons.
Jack would always remind me of Jasckat so John suited me. I would get unbelievably amazing comments about my name. Why it’s popular? Because it’s good! When you say it’s a good name and not overused people will see your comment and name their child that and THEN you will say not to use it because it’s popular. I like my name and I respect it so please bear with me! Thanks from Ukraine!

This name is so generic. Too common.

John is an over used name. But it's also a really great name. That's why so many people have it. Some of the best people I have ever met are John's.

John is a common male name that has become over-used in my opinion. I always thought of JOHN as a fill-in name, when parents can't think of anything else to put on the birth certificate. I am not knocking any individuals with the name; it just doesn't work for me.

I find John to be a plain, common, simple, popular, every-day name! With that being said, it’s a noble name for a boy! It may be simple and overused, but it will never go out of style. It’s simple yet elegant.

This really isn't my 'personal impression' of the name, this is fact... When ever I meet a John, I feel really bad. This name is what 50% of people will answer first with if you ask them to think of a name in 3 seconds, the other 49% being their own name. Way too generic. I'm white myself, but this name is WAY too white for me. Don't name anyone this any more. Not to mention, it's slang for "Toilet" and "Peepee."

Plain. Nothing says “I didn’t put much effort into choosing a name for my child” like John does. On the bright side, if John is ever an unidentified corpse, when the police refer to him as John Doe, they’ll be half right.

John is a handsome, strong, classy name for a male, though really common, and overused, so it feels like a typical name, but I still love it! It’s a great name! So beautiful and rugged, it will always age well on a young boy to a strong man! Though I think this is a strong male name, I’d love to see a girl pull this name off, a very girly-girl!

Ah yes, good old John. I like this name a lot. Even though it's common, it just has a timeless, eternal charm that never goes away. John is a name that just sticks around, and has a simple wholesomeness about it. John will always be well-liked, and nowadays, it's a little unusual to meet a boy named John, so now's a good time to use it.

John is still a good strong name though to me a bit tired from over use. I'd still choose it over some of these modern names, though never been crazy about the name Johnathan.

Meh, it's an alright name. It's a bit short, common and generic sounding but it's a whole lot better than a lot of names you see nowadays.

This has to be the most boring name you could possibly give your child. It's so common and generic sounding it's one of those names you can come up with in a heartbeat without putting in any effort. Please name your son something more unique.

I actually really like this name now, especially with how strong it is. Sure, it may have been common for centuries but now, it would be pretty refreshing seeing one and it always has represented purity to me. Cool name also, and I like its manly sound as well as a more child-friendly nickname like Johnny, but still working for a kid. I also like its feminine forms like Joanna and Jeanne.

Ew. Too many republican politicians like McCain and Kasich and religious figures for my taste, personally.

Eh, it's an okay name, but it's so common it makes the name look super plain.

It's a really nice name. It's getting less common each year :(

I don't think it's an ugly name, but I hope whoever I wind up marrying wouldn't want to use it for our child. In my opinion it's a bit bland and overused.

A very common name with many forms that are less plain, however, this name needs a break. It has been popular for too long. It is also very plain.

Probably the most overused male name in the history of the English speaking world, and, thus, so generic. Even if it's not as popular as it once was, number 26 out of 1000+ is still nothing to scoff at.

This name is so boring and overused. It's been the most common name for centuries, so please give this name a rest.

I like John. It's not my favorite Biblical name (That would be either Peter or James) but John is a fine name. My best friend has this name. Notable Johns include John Lennon (The Beatles), John Belushi (Comedian), John Glenn (Astronaut), and John Cleese (Monty Python). John is good in my book.

I like this name because it's timeless and so easy to say. Everyone needs a placeholder name. I don't think I would call my son this though. Would probably go with one of the less common variants.

If I had a penny for every "John" in the world, I'd be the queen of the World.

This is perhaps the most boring, dull name I've ever heard. The kind of name you think up in a heartbeat when trying to name something, with no thought put into it. Not a favorite, by a long shot.

I love the name. It's so much classier to give your kid a normal, traditional name, than some weirdo, I-am-trying-way-too-hard-to-be-original one. When I meet kids with the name Dominic, or Maddox, or Apple, I know that their parents were too young or immature to be having kids. A person's uniqueness should come from their achievements and their personality. Not their weirdo name.
Also, I would like to add John the Baptist, John D Rockafeller, and John Dillinger to the list of famous Johns. And to point out that not only is John Smith the character in Pocahantas, but also the famous explorer who explored the New World helped by Pocahantas. Name your kid John. It's manly and classy.

My name is John and I like it. I do think that it's too common and usual, but I don't think it's boring. There are so many unique ways to spell the name like Jon, Juan, Jean almost every language has a form of John and there are so many in the English language. There are also lots of cool nicknames you can use, like Johnny, to make it less boring if you need to.

John is one of the most timeless names I can think of. It's short, masculine easy to spell and overall a really strong name.

I like the name John. I don't see why everyone has a problem with it. I don't find it boring at all, I think it's a nice name and it's far from being generic, it's a strong masculine name that has endured over the centuries.

This name has been one of the most common names in English and European countries for centuries, but I still love it! It's a strong, masculine, timeless name that you can't go wrong with it. One of my favourite names!

I'm sorry, but this reminds me too much of John the Baptist.

My husband's name is John. I love it and it suits him so well. Makes me think of St. John. I don't think it is common and overused- at least not like Michael is.

My name is John and I think it's ok. But it's just kind of singular and too common. However, there are a few good nicknames for it, as people sometimes call me Johnny, but if I had a son some day I would probably not make it their first name.

John is fine, but how many people are out there with the name John? I know several people love it, even though it is popular, but don't you want a unique name such as Elliott, or Simon, or Dominic? It is just used all over the world. I am not saying you shouldn't name your kid John, but think first on how many other people will, and they will get confused.

John is a great name! It's my little brother's name and I absolutely adore it! This name is timeless and a stronger, more mature name than Caden, Jaden, Brayden, Aiden, etc. (no offense to anybody, I despise the names that end in "Aiden" fad). Besides, on a job resume, 'John' looks far more mature and is more likely to be taken seriously than an 'Aiden' would.

I like it for a middle name. If I had a son I'd make John the middle name. My father is John. Named after Giovanni, his grandfather. It's a great name. My Dad says it's too common and a bathroom name, lol. But it's wonderful imo at least as a middle name.

I'm not very fond of that whole biblical association, but I do like this name very much. It really is refreshing to hear nowadays, what with all these trendy names popping up.

This is my brothers name but we all call him "John Michael", "John Mikes" or "Mikes" because his middle name is Michael and everyone likes him at his school. This is also my dads name. Also, Michael was about to be his name.

Shame it's so common and considered quite boring- I like the name "John".

A classic name that is very, very common.

'John' is a tad staid, I prefer 'Jon' but either way I'm pretty sure if you have this name it's because your parents named you after one of their fathers; it's a name that gets passed down.

My husband is named John, after his father (who goes by Jack). As much hate as the name gets for its 'commonness', I personally love it. I love the sound of it, it's just so strong and simple. Of course it was extremely popular for ages, but nowadays I think if you named your son John he might be the only one in his class. And if not, he can always go by Jack or Johnny. I personally would rather meet 5 little boys named John than another Aiden, Ethan, Mason, or Jackson. We are seriously considering it for our son, he would be John Edward III :-)

I don't care how common this name is, it's one of my favorites. I know a baby boy named John and I can't tell you how refreshing it is to see a little boy with such a classic name amongst all the Jaydens, Aidens, Braydens, Kaylees, an Kylies.

I have a brother named John, and I like the name. It reminds me of someone who is kinda energetic.

I know three people my age named John. One goes by John, one goes by Jack, and one goes by Johnny. I like all three, and you really can't say anything bad about this name because it's classic and one of the most popular names throughout history :)

This name may have been massively overused for centuries, but nowadays it seems like a welcome breath of fresh air in a sea of Aidan/Caden/Braydon/Jaden/Zaidens. I'd think a parent naming a boy John today wanted him to stand out a bit, as compared to someone naming a boy John 200 years ago.

Nice name, but boring and overused.

My brother's name is John and he was named after my dad. As a kid he was called Johnny by family but now I'm the only one who still says it. My dad's family once tried to call him Johnny Boy and my mom put a stop to it real quick. Beware of that nickname, it comes up often. Overall, I think it's a classic, handsome name.

John just seems like a straight up cool name. I like the sound of it. It has a nice niche of being so incredibly stereotypically English that it's great for a character.

I like this name. It is incredibly common though.

Marvelous. Handsome, strong, rugged name. I love the nickname "Johnny" for boy-- and even on grown men, if they choose to keep it.

It's a really classic name, that somehow manages to stay GOOD throughout the years. It's quite typical to think of it as an older man's name, but I think it's able to transcend well throughout all stages of life; from child to adulthood. And I quite like it, because of that. :3

I don't like John at all. It's not even the immense popularity of the name that does it-it's just that I find it an incredibly boring name.

I don't like this name at all. Normally, I don't care about the popularity of a name one way or another, but for some reason the popularity of the name John bothers me. To me, it's one of the most generic and boring names on the planet. Even though the popularity has gone down some, it's still ranked at #26 in the U.S., which means that it's fairly popular. Because it's been a popular name for centuries, I know tons of people named John of all ages-from old men to newborn babies, and I'm tired of hearing it. Also, I just don't like the sound of the name, regardless of popularity. I also wouldn't want to use a name that is slang for both a toilet and the client of a prostitute.

I think it's a nice name, but way too common on the older crowd.

When our son was born and we announced his name was John, the delivering doctor said, "no one names their son John anymore!" I have been teaching for 5 years and have had three Johnathons; but no John. To those who think we lack imagination, please when you have a child with a unique name just don't have a eweneek spelling; it is hell on us teachers and only shows your lack of education. Refer to Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner and pay particular attention to the chapter "Would a Roshanda by Any Other Name Smell as Sweet."

I knew several John's, but if you look at the charts, the popularity is going down. If you look at the percentage, you would know the name WAS popular, but in 1980 it holds only 2%. Now, less than 1%.

John isn't all that common anymore. You don't see many people under 20 named John. A child born in 2010 named John would probably be the only one in his class, surrounded by a sea of Jaydens, Kaydens, Aidens, and Bradens.

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This name is far more "unique" than any of the currently trendy names, and it actually has a history and meaning.

I have met and known a lot of people with the first name John, and I find it interesting that almost all of them were called by something else, such as Jack, Marshall, Billy, and Wilson.

I don't go for names that are popular or common. I like a lot of people who are John and I think it suits a lot of them, but it's not a name I would give to anyone. Even if it's a name that's dying out, it's still a name that's been around forever and I'd rather go with nice, but new names.

This is seriously a really good name--it's simple, but gives off a strong vibe. It's rising down in popularity, so I would recommend naming your boy this. Like others above me said, he'd definitely be "unique". =D

To everyone who says this name is too popular: it was, yeah, a hundred years ago. But now it's not. So if you like this name, use it!

Actually, I think this would be a good name for your child if you wanted to be "unique". The popularity of the name John has been constantly falling since the beginning of the 20th century, and that means that all the John-s are dying out. If you had a child right now and named him John, by the time he's 10 a vast majority of the John-s will be dead.

If you name your kid John, make sure he has a defining middle name to go with it, (like JOHN ALLEN YATES or something) that he's called by most the time. It makes the common "John" sound more than it is, and actually have a nice ring to it.

Never mind. It's a very important name. It's nice.

This is a very strong and timeless name. It is also nice as Johnathon, shortened to John. A good pick, but not very unique.

This has got to be the most boring boys' name out there. Every other American man born before the Fifties has this name, and even today, there are many people with this name. Pick something a little more original.

Aww, this is an adorable name, but it's a bit too popular. However, I'm assuming it's popular because so many people like it! If you absolutely adore it (like me), but think it's too popular, use it as a middle name.

This is possibly the dullest name choice you could make, even if safe in the sense that it doesn't sound bad on an adult, and it can be turned to Johnny for kids. I bet there are millions of guys in the English-speaking world named John who were simply unwanted children, and the parents didn't bother much with being innovative and imaginative in the name choice, so they just chose a popular, common name like this. It could also be that many Johns were wanted, but the parents sucked with imagination, so they just picked a common name to get it over with, or named the son after someone in the family.

I just responded to your comment on the William page that boys named William were unwanted, only to come to the John page and find you making the same comment. It's just as offensive and insulting when applied to John as it is to William. My brother is named John after his father and he was wanted. My mother and her first husband wanted to give him the same name, and this in NO way implies that he was unwanted. Plus my mother liked the name anyway, and she had an unusual name and hated it, therefore she thought it was best to give her children popular names. Please stop making this silly accusation about every common, popular boys' name. Seriously.

I really wish this name wasn't so popular. I love it. I would still consider using it though. But I really hate the nickname "Jack" so if I named a son John, he'd just be John.

I want to name my second son John. My first son will be named James Michael after my father. It personally doesn't matter to me whether a name is really popular or not. My name is very popular (there were there 3 Jacobs in my marching band, for example). After all, names become popular for a reason.

I love this name! But I must say I prefer it as Jon. This name is very popular, but I still like it. Popular or not, this name is very sweet.

I don't know why, but John sounds a little too strong for a little boy or baby. I would prefer to name him John and call him Johnny.

It's a pretty good name, I guess, but it's way too common! I know three Johns already! (with one spelled Jon)

I used to think of this name as plain. But as I get older, and realize many of the names I loved at 15, I hate today, I've grown to appreciate classic names and understand why some new parents use them. I still wouldn't use John, and want something more distinctive, but still classic for a boy. But if forced to choose between John and Hayden, Jayden, Aiden, I would choose John - hands down.

John sounds strong and masculine to me.

Another famous bearer was John Newton, a former slave-trader who, when faced with the possiblity that his ship would sink and the wrongs he had done to many African people, chose to become a priest and inspired by the event with his ship wrote the hymm Amazing Grace.

I adore this name. It's a nice, timeless name. I will be naming my first son John.

I like the name John as a middle name.

Chalk me up as another person who ADORES this name but wishes it wasn't so popular/common.

Hugely popular name! But good and classic all the same, if you need something fool-proof to name your boy.
Just a few of my associations.
-John Rzeznik (lead singer of the Goo Goo Dolls, a popular rock band)
-Johnny Depp (a VERY famous actor. If you don't know him already, I'm seriously worried about you)
-Johnny Cash (famous American folk singer)

One of my best friends' name is John. I never liked the name until I met him this year in high school, now it's okay, but definitely overused.

What's with everyone and uniqueness? Pretty soon all the unique names are going to be used up. John is a perfectly fine name.

This name is SO overused. If you like this name, you should at least check the popularity charts. The name has been popular for years!

I like the name John. I feel that it is a nice name and more people from this time need to be named it.

I think I prefer the name Ian. The modern form of John! It's short and sweet!

Sort of uninteresting, but a nice, stable, traditional name. I still like it. I also like the old nickname Jack, although usually today it's mostly given as a name independently, or perhaps for a nickname for Jackson.

Way too overused. I know at least thirty-five of them.

A fine, strong name, even though it's a synonym for a 'toilet' and a customer of a prostitute. :)

I have always liked the name John because it is the name of one of my biggest idols: John Lennon.

I don't mind this name. I find it a bit boring, but it could fit a lot of personalities. Go ahead and use it if you want to. I prefer the spelling "John". "Jon" seems a bit empty to me.

This is what my father gets called, since his real name is Johnny. He kids around about the John/toilet thing. I think this is a really good name to have.

I used to think this name was plain, but it is growing on me, and I definitely prefer this classic name to some of the trendy names nowadays. Still, the fact that a toilet can be called a john makes me not want to use it.

Old and overused.

I really love this name! I do not see how people can hate this name. It is so AWESOME!

I hate this name. I don't know why, but I really really do. It's overused and it's just plain ugly. If you're thinking about this name for a kid and you just like the sound, go with Jon, it's much better. I don't like that people use names from the bible, either; I think it's stupid to do that. I'm sorry if I offended anyone and that was just my opinion.

It puzzles me that skatergirl2 thinks it's stupid to use names from the Bible, yet Noah and Thomas are on her favorites list.

Just chill out. Yes, you are entitled to your own opinion but it isn't stupid to use biblical names at all. To each their own. If parents want to name their sons John, I say use it. I haven't seen the name John used in any of my boys' classrooms at all. I prefer the spelling John as opposed to Jon.

I think this is THE MOST beautiful male name there is. I wish that it wasn't so popular. I want to use it in spite of its popularity. GORGEOUS!

John may be considered a common name, but your son is more likely to be alone in school with the name of 'John' than fad names like 'Aiden', 'Jaden', etc. Fad names are, well, fads and names like John will be around as long as people are Christians.

A common name, sounds plain but sounds good to me!

I used the name John as a middle name for my son Adam. My husband and I had been thinking of it as a first name except for one day we heard someone use the term "going to the john" meaning going to the bathroom and we couldn't get that out of our head so we opted to use it as a middle name LOL. I still like the name John, it is a good strong biblical name.

I don't like it! It is too common.

This name is so common! I've known so many John's in real life and heard the name sooo much I've forgotten which is which or who is who lol. But it's actually a Biblical name so it has some meaning.

The name John makes me think of a strong hardy man that has a big ego. I like the name John.