Jonah
5 countries#128 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jonah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
86,075 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #128 · peaked in 2008 with 2,998 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,262 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #107 · peaked in 2021 with 523 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,068 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #136 · peaked in 2021 with 419 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,771 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #424 · peaked in 2022 with 123 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Loire-Atlantique, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
796 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #64 · peaked in 2021 with 77 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
398 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #137 · peaked in 2022 with 38 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jonah’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #170 | — |
| 2007 | #165 | ↑5 |
| 2008 | #136 | ↑29 |
| 2009 | #147 | ↓11 |
| 2010 | #143 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #144 | ↓1 |
| 2012 | #128 | ↑16 |
| 2013 | #132 | ↓4 |
| 2014 | #138 | ↓6 |
| 2015 | #143 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #150 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #154 | ↓4 |
| 2018 | #145 | ↑9 |
| 2019 | #139 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #128 | ↑11 |
| 2021 | #138 | ↓10 |
| 2022 | #135 | ↑3 |
| 2023 | #124 | ↑11 |
| 2024 | #126 | ↓2 |
| 2025 | #128 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Jonah
Is Jonah a popular name?
Yes — Jonah currently ranks #128 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jonah more common for boys or girls?
Jonah is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jonah most popular?
Jonah peaked in 2008 in United States, with 2,998 recorded births that year.
Is Jonah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jonah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #682 in 1880 to #128 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jonah?
At least 95,108 babies have been recorded with the name Jonah across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jonah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jonah appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jonah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jonah include George, Landon, Jasper, Hunter.
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