#8912024 rank
1962peak year
159,929babies named Jon since 1880
▼ 17%5-year trend
Jon popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Jon mean?
A short form of Jonathan, 'God has given', or of John, 'God is gracious'. The streamlined spelling Jon became standard in mid-century America.
OriginHebrew
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Jon
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Famous Jons
- Jon Hamm, actor
- Jon Voight, actor
Spellings & variants
JohnJonathan
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