Girl · #15,532 in 2026

Jonalyn

Name: Popularity of the name Jonalyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jonalyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Jonalyn Roxas Viray, known mononymously as Jona, is a Filipino singer and songwriter. She gained recognition after winning Pinoy Pop Superstar. She was previously the lead singer of trio girl-group La Diva. Following the group's disbandment, she released her single "Help Me Get Over" which was awarded the Song of the Year Award at the 6th PMPC Star Awards for Music.

Current Rank

#15,532

Peak Rank

#4,761 (1970)

Total Babies

223

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1951

First Year

2019

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#4761

Peak Rank

223

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jonalyn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Jonalyn

Jonalyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1951, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 11 Jonalyns were born — ranking #4,761 that year. As of 2026, Jonalyn ranks #15,532 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 223 Jonalyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jonalyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jonalyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gentlemen
Journaling
Journalling
Channeling
Gentleman
Jonathan
Johnathan
Jonathon
Johnathon
Josselin
Jostling
Joslin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jonalyn

What does the name Jonalyn mean?

How popular is Jonalyn in 2026?

In 2026, Jonalyn ranks #15,532 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jonalyn most popular?

Jonalyn reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #4,761 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Jonalyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jonalyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jonalyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jonalyn include Julita, Carmell, Lerae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jonalyn

Jonalyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 223 births in the dataset. Jonalyn's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #4,761. Use the chart and map above to compare Jonalyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.