Jonah
girl name#3780 in 2025Jonah entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #3780 in 2025, ranks #3780 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1964–2025
#3780
rank today
#3780
peak (2025)
39
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6767 |
| 1970s | #7680 |
| 1980s | #8276 |
| 1990s | #7477 |
| 2000s | #6506 |
| 2010s | #5644 |
| 2020s | #4979 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jonah has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Jonah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jonah alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jonah in 2025?
- Jonah ranks #3780 among US girl names in 2025, with 39 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jonah most popular?
- Jonah peaked in 2025, reaching #3780 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jonah with classmates?
- Jonah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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