Jon
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
169,144 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1964 Peak Popularity Year
4,942 Peak Births

Jon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Jon has Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is gracious'. It evolved from Yochanan through various languages including Latin and Greek, before becoming Jon in Modern English. The name carries traits of friendliness and reliability and has biblical relevance through its connection to John. Jon has maintained popularity and is often seen as a warm and approachable name.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jon"

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Pronunciation

/dʒɒn/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Jon is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means 'God is gracious'.

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Meaning

God is gracious

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Language Evolution

Yochanan (Hebrew), Iohannes (Latin), Johannes (Greek), John (Old English), Jon (Modern English)

Biblical Background

The name Jon does have biblical significance, as it is a diminutive form of John, who is a prominent figure in the Bible.

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Historical Usage

Jon gained popularity in the English-speaking world as a short form of John, particularly during the Middle Ages, and it has remained a common name.

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Variants & Derivatives

John, Jonathan, Johnny, Jonny

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Modern Popularity & Image

Jon is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and reliability.

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Famous People

Jon Bon Jovi, musician, Jon Stewart, comedian and television host, Jon Hamm, actor, Jon Snow, fictional character from 'Game of Thrones'

📊 Jon Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Jon Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 4,942 peak births in 1964

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Minnesota

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Jon" - Complete Guide (15 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Jon". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 15 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jon"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jon"

"Jon" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1132nd of 7545 616
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 167th of 6773 16,944
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 111th of 7552 60,978
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 88th of 10718 52,293
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 202nd of 16616 23,467
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 432nd of 24088 9,842
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 778th of 23106 3,750
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6442nd of 9107 23
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2577th of 9204 215
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2333rd of 12526 431
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2995th of 19264 375
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 7171st of 27321 164
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 19768th of 35406 41

Regional Popularity of "Jon" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
57.84%
819th/1416
57.00%
786th/1379
84.53%
2000th/2366
66.64%
761st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
8.02%
124th/1546
9.51%
148th/1556
12.45%
293rd/2353
8.79%
136th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
3.46%
77th/2227
4.28%
104th/2430
6.24%
178th/2853
2.59%
72nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
2.32%
68th/2937
3.04%
106th/3483
3.64%
128th/3518
2.05%
83rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
4.45%
164th/3685
4.42%
198th/4475
3.58%
186th/5194
3.66%
231st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
10.04%
460th/4582
8.44%
436th/5164
5.14%
376th/7313
7.07%
528th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
21.51%
857th/3984
17.72%
795th/4487
9.53%
650th/6822
14.72%
924th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Jon" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 86.40%
2033rd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
89.99%
2004th/2227
- 76.97%
2196th/2853
100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 88.63%
3118th/3518
63.92%
2585th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Jon"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jon" in the United States

The name Jon is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1132nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 167th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 111th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 88th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 202nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 432nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 778th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6442nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2577th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2333rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2995th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7171st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19768th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Jon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Jon name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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