Jon
5 countries#951 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
169,391 births recorded 1898–2025 · currently #951 · peaked in 1964 with 4,941 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,261 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 151 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,368 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1688 · peaked in 1996 with 124 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
885 births recorded 1953–2022 · currently #1501 · peaked in 2005 with 32 births
Most common in: Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Paris, Haute-Garonne, Gironde, Haute-Savoie
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
869 births recorded 1974–2020 · peaked in 1980 with 40 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
24 births recorded 1997–2011 · peaked in 1997 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #454 | — |
| 2007 | #492 | ↓38 |
| 2008 | #526 | ↓34 |
| 2009 | #586 | ↓60 |
| 2010 | #576 | ↑10 |
| 2011 | #678 | ↓102 |
| 2012 | #625 | ↑53 |
| 2013 | #634 | ↓9 |
| 2014 | #676 | ↓42 |
| 2015 | #736 | ↓60 |
| 2016 | #692 | ↑44 |
| 2017 | #742 | ↓50 |
| 2018 | #751 | ↓9 |
| 2019 | #748 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #809 | ↓61 |
| 2021 | #842 | ↓33 |
| 2022 | #897 | ↓55 |
| 2023 | #911 | ↓14 |
| 2024 | #891 | ↑20 |
| 2025 | #951 | ↓60 |
Frequently asked questions about Jon
Is Jon a popular name?
Yes — Jon currently ranks #951 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jon more common for boys or girls?
Jon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jon most popular?
Jon peaked in 1964 in United States, with 4,941 recorded births that year.
Is Jon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jon’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1121 in 1898 to #951 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jon?
At least 172,537 babies have been recorded with the name Jon across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jon appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jon include Ricky, Josias, Agustin, Jethro.
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