Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Jontez

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

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#6,521 (2004)

Total Babies

134

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1984

First Year

2021

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#6521

Peak Rank

134

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jontez

Jontez first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 11 Jontezs were born — ranking #6,521 that year. As of 2026, Jontez ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 134 Jontezs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jontez

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

Jondas
Gentes
Jondis
Jonty
Johnnies
Johnnys
Jaundice
Jaundis
Shanties
Chanties
Chanteys
Centos

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jontez

What does the name Jontez mean?

Jontez is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jontez in 2026?

In 2026, Jontez ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jontez most popular?

Jontez reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,521 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Jontez a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jontez?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jontez include Bacilio, Marvon, Caton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jontez

Jontez is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 134 births in the dataset. Jontez's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,521. Use the chart and map above to compare Jontez'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.