Boy
Jonas
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About Jonas
Imagine a name that feels like sunshine breaking through morning clouds—warm, bright, and full of promise. Jonas brings together approachability and substance in four simple letters. This name doesn't try too hard; it simply exists with natural charm. There's a gentle strength here, reminiscent of ocean waves that shape coastlines through persistent grace rather than dramatic force. Jonas suits the adventurous spirit and the contemplative soul equally well. It's a name that ages beautifully, equally fitting for a curious toddler, an ambitious teenager, and a distinguished adult. The soft consonants create a melodic quality that's pleasant to speak and hear repeatedly. Jonas represents that sweet spot between familiar and fresh, offering parents a choice that feels both grounded and forward-thinking.
Popularity of the Name Jonas
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #323 | ||||
| 1881 | #327 | ||||
| 1882 | #349 | ||||
| 1883 | #362 | ||||
| 1884 | #295 | ||||
| 1885 | #370 | ||||
| 1886 | #399 | ||||
| 1887 | #335 | ||||
| 1888 | #339 | ||||
| 1889 | #356 | ||||
| 1890 | #380 | ||||
| 1891 | #423 | ||||
| 1892 | #389 | ||||
| 1893 | #354 | ||||
| 1894 | #579 | ||||
| 1895 | #373 | ||||
| 1896 | #433 | ||||
| 1897 | #446 | ||||
| 1898 | #498 | ||||
| 1899 | #752 | ||||
| 1900 | #408 | ||||
| 1901 | #480 | ||||
| 1902 | #384 | ||||
| 1903 | #388 | ||||
| 1904 | #460 | ||||
| 1905 | #538 | ||||
| 1906 | #556 | ||||
| 1907 | #432 | ||||
| 1908 | #443 | ||||
| 1909 | #628 | ||||
| 1910 | #720 | ||||
| 1911 | #540 | ||||
| 1912 | #571 | ||||
| 1913 | #625 | ||||
| 1914 | #657 | ||||
| 1915 | #646 | ||||
| 1916 | #638 | ||||
| 1917 | #720 | ||||
| 1918 | #629 | ||||
| 1919 | #642 | ||||
| 1920 | #708 | ||||
| 1921 | #795 | ||||
| 1922 | #749 | ||||
| 1923 | #856 | ||||
| 1924 | #811 | ||||
| 1925 | #790 | ||||
| 1926 | #641 | ||||
| 1927 | #792 | ||||
| 1928 | #776 | ||||
| 1929 | #775 | ||||
| 1930 | #715 | ||||
| 1931 | #834 | ||||
| 1932 | #796 | ||||
| 1933 | #880 | ||||
| 1934 | #758 | ||||
| 1935 | #888 | ||||
| 1936 | #850 | ||||
| 1937 | #936 | ||||
| 1938 | #918 | ||||
| 1939 | #839 | ||||
| 1940 | #879 | ||||
| 1941 | #851 | ||||
| 1942 | #917 | ||||
| 1943 | #926 | ||||
| 1944 | #800 | ||||
| 1945 | #969 | ||||
| 1946 | #899 | ||||
| 1947 | #848 | ||||
| 1948 | #815 | ||||
| 1949 | #893 | ||||
| 1950 | #857 | ||||
| 1951 | #862 | ||||
| 1952 | #933 | ||||
| 1953 | #892 | ||||
| 1954 | #964 | ||||
| 1955 | #990 | ||||
| 1956 | #856 | ||||
| 1957 | #991 | ||||
| 1959 | #979 | ||||
| 1960 | #906 | ||||
| 1962 | #968 | ||||
| 1963 | #918 | ||||
| 1964 | #805 | ||||
| 1965 | #800 | ||||
| 1966 | #824 | ||||
| 1967 | #882 | ||||
| 1968 | #962 | ||||
| 1969 | #674 | ||||
| 1970 | #580 | ||||
| 1971 | #530 | ||||
| 1972 | #613 | ||||
| 1973 | #589 | ||||
| 1974 | #629 | ||||
| 1975 | #620 | ||||
| 1976 | #589 | ||||
| 1977 | #618 | ||||
| 1978 | #627 | ||||
| 1979 | #587 | ||||
| 1980 | #455 | ||||
| 1981 | #458 | ||||
| 1982 | #503 | ||||
| 1983 | #505 | ||||
| 1984 | #569 | ||||
| 1985 | #627 | ||||
| 1986 | #673 | ||||
| 1987 | #642 | ||||
| 1988 | #709 | ||||
| 1989 | #772 | ||||
| 1990 | #758 | ||||
| 1991 | #808 | #752 | |||
| 1992 | #856 | #604 | |||
| 1993 | #781 | #669 | |||
| 1994 | #678 | #651 | |||
| 1995 | #651 | #454 | |||
| 1996 | #557 | #532 | |||
| 1997 | #548 | #521 | |||
| 1998 | #510 | #401 | |||
| 1999 | #496 | #748 | #371 | ||
| 2000 | #511 | #670 | #397 | ||
| 2001 | #508 | #769 | #403 | ||
| 2002 | #423 | #868 | #317 | ||
| 2003 | #456 | #785 | #362 | ||
| 2004 | #449 | #664 | #407 | ||
| 2005 | #384 | #852 | #589 | #284 | |
| 2006 | #353 | #728 | #660 | #258 | |
| 2007 | #326 | #522 | #458 | #313 | |
| 2008 | #274 | #536 | #424 | #271 | |
| 2009 | #375 | #498 | #510 | #329 | |
| 2010 | #449 | #528 | #469 | #398 | |
| 2011 | #489 | #547 | #373 | #425 | |
| 2012 | #464 | #501 | #586 | #495 | |
| 2013 | #481 | #490 | #431 | #443 | |
| 2014 | #498 | #498 | #390 | #467 | |
| 2015 | #426 | #514 | #407 | #428 | |
| 2016 | #388 | #455 | #322 | #378 | |
| 2017 | #446 | #477 | #399 | #426 | |
| 2018 | #433 | #417 | #566 | #594 | |
| 2019 | #453 | #505 | #460 | #456 | |
| 2020 | #486 | #515 | #350 | #495 | #453 |
| 2021 | #523 | #590 | #568 | #447 | |
| 2022 | #553 | #647 | #466 | #501 | |
| 2023 | #532 | #588 | #836 | #659 | |
| 2024 | #556 | #714 | #546 | ||
| 2025 | #599 | #738 | #468 | #598 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jonas
Names Similar to Jonas
Nicknames for Jonas
- Jon
- Jo
- Jonny
- Joni
Famous People Named Jonas
| Jonas Salk | American medical researcher and developer of the first polio vaccine |
| Jonas Brothers | Renowned American pop rock band consisting of three siblings - Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | Lithuanian professional basketball player |
| Jonas Kaufmann | German operatic tenor |
| Jonas Blixt | Swedish professional golfer |
| Jonas Gustavsson | Former Swedish ice hockey goaltender |
| Jonas Armstrong | English actor known for his role in "Robin Hood" - BBC TV series |
| Jonas Folger | German motorcycle road racer |
| Jonas Åkerlund | Swedish music video director and film director |
| Jonas Gahr Støre | Prime Minister of Norway - 2021 |
| Jonas Mekas | Lithuanian-American filmmaker and poet |
| Jonas Høgh-Christensen | Danish sailor and Olympic medalist |
| Jonas Savimbi | Angolan political and military leader |
| Jonas Jerebko | Swedish professional basketball player |
| Jonas Kjellberg | Swedish entrepreneur and co-creator of Skype |
| Jonas Ridge | American politician and lawyer |
| Jonas Hiller | Swiss former professional ice hockey goaltender |
| Jonas Nay | German actor known for his role in "Deutschland 83" - TV series |
| Jonas Gutierrez | Argentine former professional footballer |
Characters Named Jonas
| Jonas Quinn | Fictional character in the TV series "Stargate SG-1" |
| Jonas Venture Jr. | Character in the animated series "The Venture Bros" |
| Jonas Blane | Character in the TV series "The Unit" |
| Jonas Cobb | Character in the TV series "NCIS" |
| Jonas Miller | Character in the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Jonas Hodges | Character in the TV series "24" |
| Jonas Almeida | Character in the TV series "Alias" |
| Jonas Maliki | Character in the video game "Deus Ex - Human Revolution" |
| Jonas Stalk | Character in the TV series "Southland" |
| Jonas Morecock | Character in the animated series "Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy" |
| Jonas Venture Sr. | Character in the animated series "The Venture Bros" |