Jon
Jon is a shortened form of Jonathan, derived from the Hebrew name Yonatan meaning 'God has given' or 'gift of God'. It has been used as an independent name since medieval times and carries a straightforward, no-nonsense appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 240. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 347
- 2012: 388
- 2013: 389
- 2014: 376
- 2015: 331
- 2016: 357
- 2017: 321
- 2018: 314
- 2019: 319
- 2020: 287
- 2021: 282
- 2022: 260
- 2023: 254
- 2024: 265
- 2025: 246
- 2026 (projected): 240
Good to Know
- •Simple three-letter spelling makes it easy to write and spell
- •Often seen as the more modern, streamlined version of John or Jonathan
- •May occasionally be confused with John in spoken conversation
- •The single 'n' spelling distinguishes it from Jonathan, giving it a distinct identity
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Jon Stewart
Comedian and television host
Jon Hamm
Actor known for 'Mad Men'
Jon Bon Jovi
Rock musician and singer
Jon Snow
Fictional character from 'Game of Thrones'
Statistics
168,142
Total births since 1880
1964
Peak year
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