Jones
Meaningson of John · Welsh
- US rank
- #810
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #520 in 1884
306 babies were named Jones in the US in 2025. It has climbed 136 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jones you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,583 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jones, 306 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jones would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJones has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Joness, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1884, when it reached #520.
- Then vs nowJones is 25× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 140,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,583.
- TrendJones has climbed 136 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #810. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJones is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #288, followed by Oregon (#474) and Georgia (#519). It's in the top 1,000 in 20 states.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Jones means “son of John”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Welsh roots.
About the name Jones
Jones is a boy name of Hebrew and Welsh origin meaning “son of John”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-nes”. US birth records list Jones for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 142 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #520 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #810, with 306 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 75 | 13,324 boys |
| 1890s | 74 | 13,574 boys |
| 1900s | 72 | 13,910 boys |
| 1910s | 61 | 16,491 boys |
| 1920s | 45 | 22,168 boys |
| 1930s | 31 | 31,766 boys |
| 1940s | 18 | 54,675 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 89,127 boys |
| 1960s | 7.5 | 132,450 boys |
| 1970s | 5.8 | 171,527 boys |
| 1980s | 6.5 | 154,321 boys |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 173,010 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 69,638 boys |
| 2010s | 58 | 17,283 boys |
| 2020s | 149 | 6,700 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Jones
What does the name Jones mean?
Jones means “son of John” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Jones?
Jones has Hebrew, Welsh roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Jones a boy or girl name?
Jones is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jones?
Jones ranked #810 for US boys in 2025, given to 306 babies. Its best year was 1884 (#520).