Boy
Jon
God is gracious, gift of God
About Jon
Jon embodies classic minimalism at its finest, proving that simplicity often carries the greatest strength. This streamlined version strips away any excess, leaving only what's essential and powerful. The name's directness translates to an impression of honesty and straightforwardness—what you see is what you get. Boys named Jon typically develop reputations for being reliable, genuine, and unpretentious, living up to their no-frills moniker. The single syllable creates a strong, decisive sound that commands attention without showiness. Jon's widespread familiarity means it needs no explanation, yet its shorter spelling distinguishes it from more common variations. This name crosses generational boundaries effortlessly, feeling equally appropriate for infants and CEOs. Jon represents a certain kind of confidence—the confidence to choose substance over flash, tradition over trend, and authenticity over artifice. For parents valuing these qualities, Jon delivers everything necessary in three powerful letters.
Popularity of the Name Jon
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | #979 | ||||
| 1922 | #919 | ||||
| 1924 | #949 | ||||
| 1925 | #964 | ||||
| 1926 | #907 | ||||
| 1927 | #833 | ||||
| 1928 | #801 | ||||
| 1929 | #928 | ||||
| 1930 | #673 | ||||
| 1931 | #653 | ||||
| 1932 | #441 | ||||
| 1933 | #300 | ||||
| 1934 | #244 | ||||
| 1935 | #223 | ||||
| 1936 | #168 | ||||
| 1937 | #150 | ||||
| 1938 | #126 | ||||
| 1939 | #121 | ||||
| 1940 | #123 | ||||
| 1941 | #128 | ||||
| 1942 | #125 | ||||
| 1943 | #127 | ||||
| 1944 | #122 | ||||
| 1945 | #112 | ||||
| 1946 | #117 | ||||
| 1947 | #123 | #194 | |||
| 1948 | #128 | ||||
| 1949 | #144 | #185 | |||
| 1950 | #138 | ||||
| 1951 | #138 | ||||
| 1952 | #135 | #167 | |||
| 1953 | #120 | #209 | |||
| 1954 | #111 | #203 | |||
| 1955 | #115 | ||||
| 1956 | #116 | #210 | |||
| 1957 | #110 | ||||
| 1958 | #117 | ||||
| 1959 | #105 | #206 | |||
| 1960 | #97 | #232 | |||
| 1961 | #93 | #185 | |||
| 1962 | #84 | #214 | |||
| 1963 | #84 | #228 | |||
| 1964 | #79 | #204 | |||
| 1965 | #78 | #230 | |||
| 1966 | #76 | #198 | |||
| 1967 | #71 | #188 | |||
| 1968 | #65 | #209 | |||
| 1969 | #68 | #204 | |||
| 1970 | #68 | #213 | |||
| 1971 | #78 | #180 | |||
| 1972 | #89 | #247 | |||
| 1973 | #94 | #191 | |||
| 1974 | #94 | #199 | |||
| 1975 | #102 | #173 | #243 | ||
| 1976 | #111 | #252 | |||
| 1977 | #117 | #220 | |||
| 1978 | #108 | #289 | #307 | ||
| 1979 | #118 | #197 | #283 | ||
| 1980 | #127 | #143 | |||
| 1981 | #132 | #147 | |||
| 1982 | #141 | #233 | #318 | ||
| 1983 | #148 | #183 | |||
| 1984 | #147 | #305 | #343 | ||
| 1985 | #151 | #270 | |||
| 1986 | #177 | ||||
| 1987 | #181 | #194 | #336 | ||
| 1988 | #189 | ||||
| 1989 | #192 | ||||
| 1990 | #216 | #363 | |||
| 1991 | #227 | #340 | #310 | #476 | |
| 1992 | #241 | #423 | |||
| 1993 | #254 | #762 | |||
| 1994 | #271 | #743 | |||
| 1995 | #276 | #382 | #499 | ||
| 1996 | #315 | #561 | |||
| 1997 | #319 | #241 | #553 | ||
| 1998 | #329 | #289 | #563 | ||
| 1999 | #346 | #286 | #745 | ||
| 2000 | #354 | #322 | #350 | #439 | #711 |
| 2001 | #366 | #305 | #796 | ||
| 2002 | #365 | #344 | #522 | #941 | |
| 2003 | #375 | #317 | #916 | ||
| 2004 | #409 | #382 | #575 | #717 | |
| 2005 | #430 | #433 | #588 | #956 | |
| 2006 | #454 | #489 | #539 | ||
| 2007 | #492 | #500 | #718 | ||
| 2008 | #526 | #760 | #643 | #936 | |
| 2009 | #587 | #716 | #795 | #956 | |
| 2010 | #576 | #958 | |||
| 2011 | #679 | #838 | |||
| 2012 | #625 | #896 | #669 | ||
| 2013 | #635 | #913 | |||
| 2014 | #677 | #847 | |||
| 2015 | #737 | ||||
| 2016 | #692 | ||||
| 2017 | #743 | #951 | |||
| 2018 | #754 | #840 | |||
| 2019 | #750 | #807 | #953 | ||
| 2020 | #810 | ||||
| 2021 | #843 | ||||
| 2022 | #898 | ||||
| 2023 | #912 | ||||
| 2024 | #893 | ||||
| 2025 | #951 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jon
Names Similar to Jon
Nicknames for Jon
- Johnny
- Jonny
Famous People Named Jon
| Jon Hamm | American actor |
| Jon Bon Jovi | American singer-songwriter and actor |
| Jon Stewart | American comedian and television host |
| Jon Jones | American mixed martial artist |
| Jon Voight | American actor |
| Jon Favreau | American filmmaker and actor |
| Jon Rahm | Spanish professional golfer |
| Jon Heder | American actor known for "Napoleon Dynamite" |
| Jon Batiste | American musician and bandleader |
| Jon Gruden | American football coach and former player |
| Jon Anderson | English musician, lead vocalist of Yes |
| Jon Watts | American film director, known for "Spider-Man" movies |
| Jon Landau | American film producer and Avatar co-producer |
| Jon Entwistle | English musician, bassist for The Who |
| Jon Lajoie | Canadian comedian and musician |
| Jon Bernthal | American actor known for "The Punisher" series |
| Jon Richardson | English comedian |
| Jon Cryer | American actor known for "Two and a Half Men" |
| Jon Lovitz | American comedian and actor |
Characters Named Jon
| Jon Snow | Character from "Game of Thrones" |
| Jon Arbuckle | From the comic strip "Garfield" |
| Jon Osterman | Dr. Manhattan - From the graphic novel and film "Watchmen" |
| Jon Baker | From the TV series and film "CHiPs" |
| Jon Talbain | From the video game series "Darkstalkers" |
| Jon Marston | From the video game "Red Dead Redemption" |
| Jon Kent | Superboy - From DC Comics' Superman series |
| Jon Heder | Fictional version - Portrayed by Jon Heder in the movie "Napoleon Dynamite" |
| Jon Coffey | From the novel and film "The Green Mile" |
| Jon Snowball | From the animated TV series "Animaniacs" |
| Jon Spartan | From the movie "Demolition Man" |
| Jon Vander | Gold Leader - From "Star Wars" Episode IV - A New Hope |
| Jon "Hannibal" Smith | From the TV series and film "The A-Team" |
| Jon Gabrus | A character from the podcast "Comedy Bang! Bang!" |
| Jon Simmons | From the video game "Phoenix Wright - Ace Attorney" |
| Jon Ellison Conrad "JEC" Robinson | From the anime "Blood Lad" |
| Jon Porter | From the movie "Short Circuit" |
| Jon Dixon | From the TV series "Fraggle Rock" |
| Jon Leibowitz | Jon Stewart - A satirical version of Jon Stewart in various shows |