Jones Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOHNZ / dʒoʊnzEnglish; Welsh
Meaning
English: son of John; Welsh: descendant of John
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Jones is derived from the given name John, which has biblical origins. It became common in England and Wales, particularly during the Middle Ages. The name has been widely adopted as both a surname and a given name. In the United States, Jones is one of the most common surnames and has been used as a first name as well.
Trend Summary
Jones has seen consistent popularity as a given name in the U.S., though it remains more common as a surname.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jon
- Jone
International Variants
- Jonas (Latin); João (Portuguese); Jean (French)
Famous people named Jones
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Fictional characters named Jones
Jones is a character in the video game series 'Fallout', often depicted as a member of the Vault community.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jones was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jones has ranked as high as #1076 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, California, Georgia, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Jones has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jones (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 33 | |
| TX | 27 | |
| UT | 25 | |
| NC | 17 | |
| GA | 14 | |
| TN | 11 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| IN | 10 | |
| OR | 9 | |
| OK | 9 | |
| MN | 8 | |
| WI | 8 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| IA | 7 | |
| AL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1885 | 13 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1888 | 14 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 10 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 14 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 19 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1914 | 41 |
| 1915 | 40 |
| 1916 | 64 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1918 | 58 |
| 1919 | 62 |
| 1920 | 58 |
| 1921 | 62 |
| 1922 | 44 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1924 | 54 |
| 1925 | 55 |
| 1926 | 44 |
| 1927 | 49 |
| 1928 | 44 |
| 1929 | 44 |
| 1930 | 40 |
| 1931 | 47 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1933 | 32 |
| 1934 | 36 |
| 1935 | 29 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1937 | 35 |
| 1938 | 29 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 35 |
| 1943 | 24 |
| 1944 | 28 |
| 1945 | 23 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 28 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 70 |
| 2013 | 88 |
| 2014 | 112 |
| 2015 | 107 |
| 2016 | 114 |
| 2017 | 142 |
| 2018 | 161 |
| 2019 | 172 |
| 2020 | 232 |
| 2021 | 251 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 233 |
| 2024 | 284 |