Jonas
Jonas is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dove.
Origin and history
Jonas is a masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Jonah, meaning 'dove'. It entered English and other Western languages via Greek and Latin biblical traditions. In the United States, it remains a well-established classic with steady modern appeal.
Popularity in the United States
28,560 babies in the United States have been named Jonas since 1880. It ranks #698 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #531.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 258 |
| 1890-1900 | 196 |
| 1900-1910 | 238 |
| 1910-1920 | 634 |
| 1920-1930 | 744 |
| 1930-1940 | 563 |
| 1940-1950 | 569 |
| 1950-1960 | 621 |
| 1960-1970 | 760 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,868 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,373 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,717 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,275 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,467 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,277 |
Famous people named Jonas
- Jonas Salk: Virologist, Medical Researcher
- Jonas Savimbi: Political Leader, Military Leader
Nicknames
Jon
Fun facts
- Jonas represents the Latin and Greek transliteration of the Hebrew prophet Jonah.
- Jonas is the central character in Lois Lowry's famous 1993 novel The Giver.