Jonson
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,089 in 1987
0 babies were named Jonson in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryJonson first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1987, when it reached #6,089.
About the name Jonson
Jonson is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Jonson for boys from 1987 to 1998, in 3 of those 12 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #6,089 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1998, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,800,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jonson
What is the origin of the name Jonson?
Jonson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jonson a boy or girl name?
Jonson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jonson?
Jonson is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1998. It peaked at #6,089 in 1987.