Jon Boy

Popularity: #697 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JON /dʒɒn/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; English: variant of John

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jon is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This name was transliterated into Greek as Ioannes and subsequently into Latin as Iohannes. The Old French form, Jean, emerged during the medieval period, which later influenced the English version, Jon.

The transition into English occurred around the 13th century, where Jon became a common variant of John, reflecting the linguistic shifts and adaptations of names through cultural exchanges in Europe. Historically, the name Jon is closely associated with several significant biblical figures, most notably John the Baptist and John the Apostle, both of whom played crucial roles in the New Testament.

The name's prominence was further solidified through its use in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts. Additionally, various saints named John, such as Saint John of Beverley and Saint John Chrysostom, have also contributed to the name's historical significance.

Culturally, the name Jon has been associated with notions of grace and divine favor, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms like Johnny and variations such as Juan in Spanish-speaking regions.

This adaptability has allowed the name to resonate across diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes, maintaining its relevance through centuries. Overall, Jon embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in religious significance and linguistic evolution.

Famous people named Jon

In this section, you will find notable people named Jon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jon who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Jon Bon Jovi is a musician best known for his work with Bon Jovi, including the albums Slippery When Wet and New Jersey.

Jon Stewart is a comedian and television host best known for The Daily Show and his work on political satire.

Jon Hamm is an actor best known for his role as Don Draper in Mad Men, as well as for his performances in Baby Driver and The Town.

Jon Cryer is an actor best known for his role as Alan Harper in Two and a Half Men and for his performance in Pretty in Pink.

Jon Favreau is a filmmaker and actor best known for directing Iron Man, The Jungle Book, and The Mandalorian.

Jon Snow is a fictional character from the television series Game of Thrones, portrayed by Kit Harington.

Jon Turteltaub is a director and producer best known for National Treasure, Cool Runnings, and The Meg.

Jon M. Chu is a director and producer best known for Crazy Rich Asians, Now You See Me 2, and In the Heights.

Jon Anderson is a musician best known as the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Yes.

Jon Batiste is a musician and bandleader best known for his work on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and his album We Are.

Fictional characters named Jon

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Jon Snow is a fictional character from the TV series Game of Thrones. He is a central character known for his leadership and moral integrity, serving as the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.

Jon Arbuckle is a fictional character from the comic strip and animated series Garfield. He is the owner of the titular cat and often serves as the straight man to Garfield's antics.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JackJamesJakeJaredJordan

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jon was first seen in the United States in 1898.

Jon has ranked as high as #164 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Jon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 246 246 0
2024 265 265 0
2023 254 254 0
2022 260 260 0
2021 282 282 0
2020 287 287 0
2019 319 319 0
2018 314 314 0
2017 321 321 0
2016 357 357 0
2015 331 331 0
2014 376 376 0
2013 389 389 0
2012 388 388 0
2011 347 347 0
2010 440 440 0
2009 451 446 5
2008 512 512 0
2007 538 538 0
2006 595 595 0
2005 619 619 0
2004 635 635 0
2003 692 692 0
2002 723 723 0
2001 736 729 7
2000 764 752 12
1999 770 770 0
1998 833 827 6
1997 840 829 11
1996 838 838 0
1995 1,018 1,011 7
1994 1,033 1,033 0
1993 1,131 1,131 0
1992 1,201 1,196 5
1991 1,305 1,305 0
1990 1,434 1,424 10
1989 1,515 1,509 6
1988 1,462 1,450 12
1987 1,525 1,515 10
1986 1,522 1,506 16
1985 1,817 1,800 17
1984 1,868 1,848 20
1983 1,845 1,824 21
1982 2,038 2,019 19
1981 2,077 2,056 21
1980 2,189 2,177 12
1979 2,314 2,297 17
1978 2,435 2,410 25
1977 2,304 2,288 16
1976 2,343 2,323 20
1975 2,538 2,515 23
1974 2,771 2,750 21
1973 2,816 2,798 18
1972 3,245 3,221 24
1971 3,735 3,717 18
1970 4,394 4,371 23
1969 4,244 4,213 31
1968 4,236 4,209 27
1967 4,194 4,160 34
1966 4,273 4,239 34
1965 4,633 4,601 32
1964 4,941 4,911 30
1963 4,776 4,750 26
1962 4,807 4,785 22
1961 4,634 4,608 26
1960 4,429 4,403 26
1959 4,003 3,976 27
1958 3,478 3,441 37
1957 3,479 3,467 12
1956 3,097 3,078 19
1955 3,076 3,056 20
1954 3,183 3,161 22
1953 2,732 2,714 18
1952 2,172 2,151 21
1951 1,971 1,961 10
1950 1,963 1,945 18
1949 1,899 1,884 15
1948 2,239 2,214 25
1947 2,334 2,307 27
1946 2,198 2,168 30
1945 2,063 2,043 20
1944 1,846 1,812 34
1943 1,774 1,752 22
1942 1,791 1,763 28
1941 1,569 1,545 24
1940 1,558 1,545 13
1939 1,467 1,451 16
1938 1,420 1,408 12
1937 1,037 1,030 7
1936 824 816 8
1935 546 537 9
1934 476 471 5
1933 327 317 10
1932 164 164 0
1931 84 84 0
1930 93 86 7
1929 53 53 0
1928 67 67 0
1927 65 65 0
1926 61 55 6
1925 61 50 11
1924 61 55 6
1923 46 46 0
1922 58 58 0
1921 41 41 0
1920 50 50 0
1919 34 34 0
1918 30 30 0
1917 25 25 0
1916 20 20 0
1915 31 31 0
1914 17 17 0
1913 11 11 0
1912 8 8 0
1911 9 9 0
1910 6 6 0
1909 5 5 0
1898 5 5 0

Top States for Jon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 30
14%
CA 22
10%
AL 20
9%
NY 15
7%
TN 14
6%
MS 13
6%
NC 11
5%
PA 11
5%
OH 9
4%
MO 9
4%
KY 8
4%
FL 8
4%
GA 7
3%
LA 7
3%
MI 6
3%
AR 6
3%
MN 6
3%
NJ 6
3%
IA 5
2%
WA 5
2%