Will my child share the name Jon with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Jon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jon in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jon becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jon has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 485 places in the last five years. Its peak was #239 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Jon popular in the US as well as the UK?

Jon is more popular in the US (#891) than in the UK (#1758). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1758

Jon

Jon is a distinctive choice, ranked #1758 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jon in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1758

US Rank #891

About the Name Jon

Jon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 485 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #239 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jon is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #891, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.