Name comparison · boy names
John vs. Jose
In 2025, John leads at #23 among U.S. boys' names, with Jose at #95. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | John | Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #23 | #95 |
| Babies in 2025 | 8,027 | 3,678 |
| All-time peak | #1 in 1880 | #28 in 2004 |
| Uniqueness score | 9 / 100 | 19 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Alabama (#1) | Texas (#15) |