Name Legacy

Jonah

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Jonah was most popular in 2008, when 2,998 American babies were given the name — ranking #250 that year. In 2025 it ranked #222, with 2,867 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 86,075 people named Jonah.

Most popular in2008
Rank that year#250
Births that year2,998
Total since 188086,075

Jonah over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Jonah’s peak in 2008. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org