Is Jonas a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Jonas is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Jonas?

It’s currently ranked #483 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Jonas?

JOH-nuhs · IPA: //ˈjoʊ.nəs//

Jonas Boy

Popularity: #483 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOH-nuhs / /ˈjoʊ.nəs/

Hebrew; Latin; Greek

Meaning

Hebrew: dove; Latin: gift of God; Greek: God is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jonas has roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from 'Yonah,' meaning dove. It is often associated with the biblical figure Jonah, who is known for being swallowed by a great fish. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, adapting over time. In the New Testament, Jonas is mentioned as the name of the father of the Apostle Peter.

Trend Summary

The name Jonas has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Jonah
Jonas
Yonas

International Variants

Noé (French)
Jonas (German)
Yonas (Amharic)

Famous people named Jonas

Jonas Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist, best known for developing the first successful polio vaccine.

Jonas Brothers are an American pop band formed in 2005, consisting of siblings Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas.

Jonas Kaufmann is a German tenor, acclaimed for his performances in opera and concert.

Jonas Valančiūnas is a Lithuanian professional basketball player known for his career in the NBA.

Fictional characters named Jonas

Jonas is a character in Lois Lowry's novel 'The Giver,' where he is the protagonist who discovers the complexities of human emotions.

Jonas Quinn is a character in the TV series 'Stargate SG-1,' serving as a member of the team and a scholar from another planet.

Sibling Suggestions

Jacob Elias Levi Samuel Isaac Noah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jonas was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jonas has ranked as high as #518 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jonas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jonas (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	52	11%
CA	44	9%
NY	35	7%
PA	33	7%
FL	28	6%
MA	22	5%
TN	18	4%
VA	18	4%
NC	17	4%
IL	16	3%
UT	15	3%
WA	15	3%
GA	15	3%
AZ	14	3%
IN	12	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	28
1881	25
1882	26
1883	22
1884	35
1885	23
1886	20
1887	24
1888	30
1889	25
1890	22
1891	18
1892	24
1893	26
1894	13
1895	26
1896	21
1897	19
1898	18
1899	9
1900	31
1901	17
1902	27
1903	26
1904	22
1905	19
1906	18
1907	29
1908	30
1909	19
1910	18
1911	31
1912	50
1913	51
1914	60
1915	81
1916	84
1917	73
1918	95
1919	91
1920	84
1921	73
1922	78
1923	63
1924	70
1925	70
1926	97
1927	70
1928	70
1929	69
1930	77
1931	57
1932	64
1933	50
1934	66
1935	51
1936	52
1937	45
1938	48
1939	53
1940	52
1941	55
1942	53
1943	52
1944	62
1945	44
1946	54
1947	67
1948	70
1949	60
1950	64
1951	66
1952	58
1953	65
1954	59
1955	58
1956	77
1957	59
1958	53
1959	62
1960	70
1961	43
1962	62
1963	67
1964	89
1965	87
1966	80
1967	67
1968	58
1969	138
1970	193
1971	229
1972	166
1973	182
1974	163
1975	169
1976	192
1977	185
1978	177
1979	212
1980	341
1981	330
1982	286
1983	277
1984	223
1985	196
1986	178
1987	203
1988	176
1989	164
1990	178
1991	163
1992	152
1993	182
1994	234
1995	257
1996	333
1997	360
1998	418
1999	439
2000	443
2001	452
2002	584
2003	554
2004	574
2005	756
2006	858
2007	976
2008	1,256
2009	812
2010	593
2011	538
2012	588
2013	573
2014	566
2015	724
2016	820
2017	695
2018	704
2019	662
2020	609
2021	561
2022	538
2023	555
2024	531