Jonas
boy name#599 in 2025Jonas entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #273 in 2008, ranks #599 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#599
rank today
#273
peak (2008)
476
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #342 |
| 1890s | #452 |
| 1900s | #464 |
| 1910s | #633 |
| 1920s | #766 |
| 1930s | #837 |
| 1940s | #876 |
| 1950s | #935 |
| 1960s | #891 |
| 1970s | #598 |
| 1980s | #591 |
| 1990s | #665 |
| 2000s | #405 |
| 2010s | #452 |
| 2020s | #541 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jonas has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 25,000 people named Jonas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jonas alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jonas in 2025?
- Jonas ranks #599 among US boy names in 2025, with 476 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jonas most popular?
- Jonas peaked in 2008, reaching #273 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jonas with classmates?
- Jonas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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