Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Json

JSON is an open standard file format and data interchange format that uses human-readable text to store and transmit data objects consisting of name–value pairs and arrays. It is a commonly used data format with diverse uses in electronic data interchange, including that of web applications with servers.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#1,842 (1996)
Total Babies
302
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1971
First Year
2024
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#1842
Peak Rank
302
Total Count
31
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Json

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

JSON is an open standard file format and data interchange format that uses human-readable text to store and transmit data objects consisting of name–value pairs and arrays. It is a commonly used data format with diverse uses in electronic data interchange, including that of web applications with servers.

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Origin & history
Douglas Crockford at the Yahoo Building (2007) JSON grew out of a need for a real-time server-to-browser session communication protocol without using browser plugins such as Flash or Java applets, the dominant methods used in the early 2000s. Crockford first specified and popularized the JSON format. The acronym originated at State Software, a company cofounded by Crockford and others in March 2001. The cofounders agreed to build a system that used standard browser capabilities and provided an abstraction layer for Web developers to create stateful Web applications that had a persistent duplex

The Story of Json

Json first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 49 Jsons were born — ranking #1,842 that year. As of 2026, Json ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 302 Jsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Json

Phonetically similar names — useful when Json is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Json

What does the name Json mean?
JSON is an open standard file format and data interchange format that uses human-readable text to store and transmit data objects consisting of name–value pairs and arrays. It is a commonly used data format with diverse uses in electronic data interchange, including that of web applications with servers.
How popular is Json in 2026?
In 2026, Json ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Json most popular?
Json reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #1,842 that year with 49 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Json most popular?
Json has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Json.
Is Json a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Json is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Json?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Json include Rembert, Gunther, Alyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Json

Json is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 302 births in the dataset. Json's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #1,842. Use the chart and map above to compare Json's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.