Jones
boy name#810 in 2025Jones entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #520 in 1884, ranks #810 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#810
rank today
#520
peak (1884)
306
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #612 |
| 1890s | #712 |
| 1900s | #814 |
| 1910s | #877 |
| 1920s | #991 |
| 1930s | #1171 |
| 1940s | #1361 |
| 1950s | #1682 |
| 1960s | #2197 |
| 1970s | #3566 |
| 1980s | #3912 |
| 1990s | #5580 |
| 2000s | #3647 |
| 2010s | #1630 |
| 2020s | #906 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jones has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 3,700 people named Jones are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jones 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 Jones in 2025?
- Jones ranks #810 among US boy names in 2025, with 306 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jones most popular?
- Jones peaked in 1884, reaching #520 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jones with classmates?
- Jones will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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