Boy · #8,308 in 2026

Jonus

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

Current Rank

#8,308

Peak Rank

#5,032 (2005)

Total Babies

187

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2009

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#5032

Peak Rank

187

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jonus

The earliest SSA record of Jonus as a baby boy name dates back to 1970, when 5 babies received it. 2005 was its biggest year on record, with 16 newborns named Jonus — #5,032 in the national rankings. About 59% of every Jonus on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Jonus last appeared in the published SSA data in 2009, with 9 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 187 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to 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 Jonus

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

Jonas
Genus
Janice
Janus
Genous
Janise
Jenice
Gynous
Janis
Jeunesse
Jannis
Gianna

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jonus

What does the name Jonus mean?

Jonus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jonus in 2026?

In 2026, Jonus ranks #8,308 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Jonus most popular?

Jonus reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #5,032 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Jonus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jonus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jonus include Duilio, Jahn, Chevelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jonus

Jonus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 187 births in the dataset. Jonus's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #5,032. Use the chart and map above to compare Jonus'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.