The nameJon
Jon is a short, plain form of John or Jonathan. It is a classic in Scandinavia.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Jon comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Jon is the usual Norwegian and Icelandic form of John. In the United States it reached 65th in 1968. In England and Wales it reached 239th in 1996.
Famous people named Jon
- Jon Bon Jovi, singer
- Jon Stewart, comedian
- Jon Hamm, actor
- Jon Snow, character in Game of Thrones
Popularity of the name Jon
Jon in the United States
Jon was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 45,167 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Jon. Its rise began around 1935, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Jon in the United States were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 269 births a year on average, against 328 in the five years before.
Jon in the United Kingdom
Jon was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 776 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Jon. Half of all babies named Jon in the United Kingdom were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Jon in France
Jon in Switzerland
Jon in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Jon
Names from the same generation as Jon, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jon mean?
Jon comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Jon?
Hebrew.
Is Jon a girl's or a boy's name?
Jon is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jon?
In 2024, Jon was the 890th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 265 births.
What are the variants of the name Jon?
Variants and related names of Jon include Erwann, Gian, Ioannis, Ivan, Ivo, Jean, Johannes and Yann.
What are good sibling names for Jon?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sharon, Elisabeth, Lisa and Annette for a sister, Jimmy, Ruben, Mike and René for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jon?
Jon Bon Jovi, singer; Jon Stewart, comedian; Jon Hamm, actor; Jon Snow, character in Game of Thrones.