Jonas Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jonas is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jonas?
Jonas is spelled J-O-N-A-S. The name has 5 letters.
Jonas at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jonas means “dove.”
- Origin
- Jonas is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is related to the name Jonah, which means “dove.”
- Pronunciation
- JOH-nuhs · 2 syllables
Jonas Popularity in 2025
Rank#599
Recorded Births476
- Boys usage fell 43 places to #599 and recorded 58 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jonas Mean?
Jonas means “dove.”
Origin: Jonas is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is related to the name Jonah, which means “dove.”
How Do You Pronounce Jonas?
PronunciationJOH-nuhs
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jonas?
- History
- The name Jonas is commonly associated with the biblical prophet Jonah and has been used in various cultures over centuries with religious and literary significance.
Jonas Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 476 | #599 |
| 2024 | Boys | 534 | #556 |
| 2023 | Boys | 556 | #532 |
| 2022 | Boys | 540 | #552 |
| 2021 | Boys | 562 | #523 |
| 2020 | Boys | 609 | #486 |
| 2019 | Boys | 662 | #453 |
| 2018 | Boys | 704 | #433 |
| 2017 | Boys | 695 | #446 |
| 2016 | Boys | 821 | #388 |
| 2015 | Boys | 724 | #426 |
| 2014 | Boys | 566 | #498 |
| 2013 | Boys | 573 | #481 |
| 2012 | Boys | 589 | #462 |
| 2011 | Boys | 538 | #488 |
| 2010 | Boys | 595 | #449 |
| 2009 | Boys | 812 | #374 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,256 | #273 |
| 2007 | Boys | 979 | #325 |
| 2006 | Boys | 861 | #353 |
| 2005 | Boys | 756 | #383 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2004 | Boys | 577 | #449 |
| 2003 | Boys | 554 | #455 |
When Was Jonas Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
1,256 recorded births
National rank #273
2007 · Boys
979 recorded births
National rank #325
2006 · Boys
861 recorded births
National rank #353
2016 · Boys
821 recorded births
National rank #388
Where Jonas Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| PA | #304 | 37 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| ID | #377 | 6 |
| KS | #386 | 9 |
| VA | #408 | 19 |
| MO | #419 | 15 |
| KY | #422 | 11 |