Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jonah.
National Rank (2025)
#128
All-Time Peak Rank
#124 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
85,283
Unisex Distribution99.1% Boy / 0.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jonah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Jonah
According to SSA data, Jonah achieved its highest historical rank of #124 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 2,981 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 2.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 124 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jonah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-2.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,981Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
124Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:79
1890s:65
1900s:71
1910s:222
1920s:329
1930s:252
1940s:249
1950s:298
1960s:304
1970s:1,767
1980s:2,889
1990s:10,073
2000s:23,697
2010s:28,053
2020s:16,935
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJo-nah
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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