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How Many People Are Named Jon?
Estimated people named Jon living in the U.S. today
135,278
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 169,144
- Peak year: 1964 (4,942 births)
- Estimated living today: 135,278
Jon by age group — who carries the name today?
Jon popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jon
Jon has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 169,144 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 135,278 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,527 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jon in the US?
An estimated 135,278 people named Jon are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jon uncommon — about 1 in 2,527 Americans.
Is Jon a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jon is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jon most popular?
Jon peaked in 1964, when 4,942 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jon?
Jon ranks #395 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).