Jon
Jon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has given; God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jon is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, serving as a short form of Jonathan or John. It has been a steadily used classic name in the United States throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. While historically common as a standalone name, it is often chosen today as a concise alternative to longer traditional names.
Popularity in the United States
168,142 babies in the United States have been named Jon since 1880. It ranks #205 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #830.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 191 |
| 1920-1930 | 540 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,364 |
| 1940-1950 | 19,033 |
| 1950-1960 | 28,950 |
| 1960-1970 | 44,879 |
| 1970-1980 | 28,690 |
| 1980-1990 | 17,704 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,364 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,241 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,582 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,594 |
Famous people named Jon
- Jon Hamm: Actor, Producer
- Jon Stewart: Comedian, Television Host
- Jon Favreau: Director, Actor
Fun facts
- Unlike the traditional spelling John, Jon drops the letter 'h', often functioning as an abbreviated form of Jonathan.
- Jon has accumulated over 160,000 U.S. birth records since 1880, maintaining a durable presence in American naming history.