Jon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJON / dʒɒnHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: variant of John
Historical & Cultural Background
Jon is a diminutive form of the name John, which has biblical origins. The name John has been widely used in various cultures and languages, often associated with religious figures. Jon gained popularity as a standalone name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Jon has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- John
- Jonny
- Jono
International Variants
- Juan (Spanish)
- Jean (French)
- Johann (German)
- Giovanni (Italian)
Famous people named Jon
Jon Bon Jovi is an American singer-songwriter and actor, known for his rock band Bon Jovi.
Jon Stewart is an American comedian and television host, best known for hosting The Daily Show.
Jon Hamm is an American actor, recognized for his role as Don Draper in the television series Mad Men.
Jon Snow is a fictional character from the television series Game of Thrones, portrayed by actor Kit Harington.
Fictional characters named Jon
Jon Snow is a prominent character in the Game of Thrones series, known for his leadership and bravery.
Jon Arbuckle is the owner of Garfield, the famous comic strip cat, in the comic series created by Jim Davis.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jon was first seen in the United States in 1898. Jon has ranked as high as #162 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Jon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jon (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 30 | |
CA | 22 | |
AL | 20 | |
NY | 15 | |
TN | 14 | |
MS | 13 | |
NC | 11 | |
PA | 11 | |
OH | 9 | |
MO | 9 | |
KY | 8 | |
FL | 8 | |
GA | 7 | |
LA | 7 | |
MI | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1898 | 5 |
1909 | 5 |
1910 | 6 |
1911 | 9 |
1912 | 8 |
1913 | 11 |
1914 | 17 |
1915 | 31 |
1916 | 20 |
1917 | 25 |
1918 | 30 |
1919 | 34 |
1920 | 50 |
1921 | 41 |
1922 | 58 |
1923 | 46 |
1924 | 55 |
1925 | 50 |
1926 | 55 |
1927 | 65 |
1928 | 67 |
1929 | 53 |
1930 | 86 |
1931 | 84 |
1932 | 164 |
1933 | 317 |
1934 | 471 |
1935 | 537 |
1936 | 816 |
1937 | 1,030 |
1938 | 1,408 |
1939 | 1,450 |
1940 | 1,546 |
1941 | 1,545 |
1942 | 1,763 |
1943 | 1,752 |
1944 | 1,812 |
1945 | 2,043 |
1946 | 2,168 |
1947 | 2,307 |
1948 | 2,214 |
1949 | 1,884 |
1950 | 1,945 |
1951 | 1,961 |
1952 | 2,151 |
1953 | 2,714 |
1954 | 3,161 |
1955 | 3,056 |
1956 | 3,078 |
1957 | 3,467 |
1958 | 3,441 |
1959 | 3,975 |
1960 | 4,403 |
1961 | 4,608 |
1962 | 4,782 |
1963 | 4,751 |
1964 | 4,912 |
1965 | 4,599 |
1966 | 4,240 |
1967 | 4,161 |
1968 | 4,209 |
1969 | 4,214 |
1970 | 4,370 |
1971 | 3,717 |
1972 | 3,221 |
1973 | 2,799 |
1974 | 2,750 |
1975 | 2,516 |
1976 | 2,324 |
1977 | 2,288 |
1978 | 2,410 |
1979 | 2,298 |
1980 | 2,177 |
1981 | 2,058 |
1982 | 2,019 |
1983 | 1,824 |
1984 | 1,848 |
1985 | 1,800 |
1986 | 1,506 |
1987 | 1,515 |
1988 | 1,450 |
1989 | 1,509 |
1990 | 1,424 |
1991 | 1,305 |
1992 | 1,196 |
1993 | 1,131 |
1994 | 1,033 |
1995 | 1,011 |
1996 | 838 |
1997 | 829 |
1998 | 827 |
1999 | 770 |
2000 | 752 |
2001 | 729 |
2002 | 723 |
2003 | 692 |
2004 | 635 |
2005 | 619 |
2006 | 595 |
2007 | 538 |
2008 | 512 |
2009 | 446 |
2010 | 440 |
2011 | 347 |
2012 | 388 |
2013 | 388 |
2014 | 376 |
2015 | 331 |
2016 | 357 |
2017 | 321 |
2018 | 313 |
2019 | 318 |
2020 | 286 |
2021 | 281 |
2022 | 260 |
2023 | 254 |
2024 | 265 |