Jonah
boy name#128 in 2025Jonah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #124 in 2023, ranks #128 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#128
rank today
#124
peak (2023)
2,828
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #708 |
| 1890s | #841 |
| 1900s | #1036 |
| 1910s | #1238 |
| 1920s | #1285 |
| 1930s | #1397 |
| 1940s | #1427 |
| 1950s | #1428 |
| 1960s | #1451 |
| 1970s | #653 |
| 1980s | #523 |
| 1990s | #373 |
| 2000s | #169 |
| 2010s | #142 |
| 2020s | #130 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jonah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 83,000 people named Jonah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jonah alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 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 #128 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,828 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jonah most popular?
- Jonah peaked in 2023, reaching #124 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jonah with classmates?
- Jonah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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