Total births
302
Boys' name · since 1971
Json
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 302 babies named Json, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12661
- among boys today
- 302
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Json currently ranks #12661 among boys' names in America, with 302 babies recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Json recorded 302 times among boys since 1971, holding rank #12661 nationally today, ahead of 11% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2024.
- #12661 among boys today
- 302 born since 1971
- 1990s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Json is currently the #12661 boys' name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 302 born since 1971, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12661
- among boys today
- 302
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Json vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12661
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Json was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
49 babies were named Json in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Json compares
302 46th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Json's all-time total is 18% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Json | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 302 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 23 | 22,252 |
Json's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Json's full recorded timeline at 1999, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1996 peak of 49 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Json at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#12,661
Active since
1971
Json popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2024
- Peak year (1996)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Json by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Json's strongest decade.
104 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Json births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
97 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 104 births (34% of all-time use).
Json by state
Where Json concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 9 | 3.0% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 2.3% |
Texas share of Json's total US births 3.0%
Even split
9 of 302 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Json? ▼
Json has been given to 302 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12661 as of the latest data. 49 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Json most popular? ▼
Json was most popular in the 1990s decade with 104 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Json most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Json are Texas (9 births), California (7 births).
How long has the name Json been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Json since 1971 -- 54 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Json? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jsoeph. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Json's data
- Json's decade-level peak was the 1990s (104 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jsons (9 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Json
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Json
Compare Json side by side: Json vs Jsoeph
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Json: #12661 Boys' Name - 302 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/json. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Json draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.