FIRST NAME
Jonah
Jonah is the 361st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 62,767 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 784 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #361 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
12,435
living · #980
2020 CENSUS
62,767
living · #361
BABIES NAMED JONAH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20253K
As a male name, Jonah peaked in 2008, when 2,981 babies were named Jonah (the #136 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #9,092 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
784
living · #9,092
BABIES NAMED JONAH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1964–2025
202539
As a female name, Jonah peaked in 2025, when 39 babies were named Jonah (the #3803 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)