Jonas

Jonas - A very unique male name

Jonas appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #674. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jonas and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jonas? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jonas. The baby boy name Jonas was given to 448 baby boys in 2025, ranking #595 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,273 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jonas peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 273.

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Jonas is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jonas is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #287 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,154.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jonas is where you live.

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Jonas origin and meaning

Greek / Lithuanian form of Jonah

Dove; form of Jonah, from Hebrew yonah, 'dove'

Jonas is the Greek and northern European form of Jonah, the prophet swallowed by the great fish, and a name in its own right across Scandinavia and Germany. In the United States it peaked in 2008 and has been falling since.

Attested etymology

Jonas is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jonas, pop culture references for the name Jonas and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jonas

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jonas, sorted by popularity.

James / Junius / Jones / Jennings / Junious / Jaymes / Juanjose / Johannes / Jens / Jessejames /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Jonas

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jonas a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jonas?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

JOH-nus · /ˈdʒoʊnəs/

Around the world

• Jonas (German) — Used as-is, pronounced YOH-nahs in German
• Jonas (Lithuanian) — Lithuanian form of John/Jonah in its own tradition

Famous bearers

• Jonas Salk — American virologist who developed the polio vaccine (1914–1995) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Jonas for Jonah's story with a more European, tailored finish. It feels gentle, bookish, and international.

Worth knowing

• Confused with Jonah constantly; also the Jonas Brothers association for millennials