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Jonah

Jonah is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#129

How popular is Jonah?

Popularity in the United States

Jonah has been given to 71,728 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 587 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Jonah per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Jonah has been given to 1,771 babies in France since 1995, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Jonah per year in France, 1995–2022. Source: INSEE
71,728 Babies named since 1880
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Jonah

Is Jonah a boy's or a girl's name?

Jonah is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Jonah?

Jonah has been given to 71,728 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.