Jon
How to say it: JON · /ˈdʒɑn/
Simplified spelling of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'.
Jon was the 26th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 246 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #32 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #26 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 246 |
| Share of births | 1 in 400 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #32 |
| In France, 2025 | #561 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once strongest in the 1960s, Jon has thinned over time. It lingers far below its peak and will likely slip further.
What goes with it
Short and single beat, Jon feels strong and travels well, with biblical roots and royal and saint associations. Joel echoes its style and Johnny is a nickname.
Nicknames
- Johnny
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jon is about 1 in 17.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #561 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Jon
- Jon Fosse (born 1959)Norwegian writer, playwright, and translator
- Jon Favreau (born 1966)American actor and filmmaker
- Jon Bernthal (born 1976)American actor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Jon Snow, Game of Thrones character
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