Jony Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOH-nee / /ˈdʒoʊni/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: diminutive of Jonathan
Historical & Cultural Background
Jony is often considered a diminutive form of the name Jonathan, which has biblical roots. The name Jonathan appears in the Old Testament as the son of King Saul and a close friend of David. In modern contexts, Jony has gained popularity in various cultures as a standalone name. It reflects a trend of using shorter, more casual forms of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Jony has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jonny
- Johnny
International Variants
- Jonás (Spanish)
- Yoni (Hebrew)
- Joni (Finnish)
Famous people named Jony
Jony Ive is a British industrial designer known for his work at Apple Inc., where he played a key role in the design of iconic products.
Jony Walker is a notable Indian cricketer who has represented various teams in domestic cricket.
Jony González is a Spanish professional footballer known for his performances in La Liga.
Jony Sioson is a Filipino actor recognized for his roles in various television series.
Fictional characters named Jony
Jony is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his humorous antics.
Jony is a supporting character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' assisting the protagonist in various quests.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jony was first seen in the United States in 1962. Jony has ranked as high as #1362 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Jony has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jony (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 8 |