Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Jonpaul

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#1,089 (1979)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-33%

1964

First Year

2024

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#1089

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jonpaul

Jonpaul first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 67 Jonpauls were born — ranking #1,089 that year. As of 2026, Jonpaul ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-33%). In total, more than 2K Jonpauls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Jonpaul

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

Jonelle
Jonell
Geneal
Giampaolo
Gentle
Jumble
Janel
Janell
Jenelle
Jenell
Ginnel
Genal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jonpaul

What does the name Jonpaul mean?

Jonpaul is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1964. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jonpaul in 2026?

In 2026, Jonpaul ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Jonpaul most popular?

Jonpaul reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #1,089 that year with 67 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jonpaul most popular?

Jonpaul has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jonpaul.

Is Jonpaul a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jonpaul?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jonpaul include Minor, Christos, Chancellor. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jonpaul

Jonpaul is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Jonpaul's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #1,089. Use the chart and map above to compare Jonpaul'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.