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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jon
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.
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.
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.
Notable people named Jon include: Jon Richardson — Jon Richardson is an English comedian, actor and radio presenter.; Jon Lee (actor) — Jonathan Lee is an English singer and actor.; Jon Kay — Jonathan Francis Kay is an English TV presenter, newsreader and journalist based in the West of England..
Jon ranks #891 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
14
UK babies named Jon (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 485 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jon
Likely around 1 other Jon in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jon
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jon Richardson is an English comedian, actor and radio presenter. He is known for his appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and his work as co-host with Russell Howard on BBC Radio 6 Music.
Jonathan Lee is an English singer and actor. Lee is the youngest member of pop group S Club, which disbanded in April 2003, before reuniting in March 2023.
Jon Bois is an American sports writer, video producer, and YouTuber. He is an executive producer of Secret Base, the YouTube channel of sports blogging network SB Nation.
Ernesto Cloma Briones Jr., known as Jon Jon Briones, is a Filipino and American actor best known for his work in musical theatre. He played the Engineer in the original casts in the West End revival of Miss Saigon in 2014, for which he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, and reprised the part on Broadway in 2017.
Jonathan Ira Lovett is an American podcaster, comedian, journalist, and former speechwriter. Lovett is a co-founder of Crooked Media, along with Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor.