Jondavid
A combination name blending David meaning "beloved" and John meaning "God is gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 289 living Americans carry the first name Jondavid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jondavid today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jondavid births was 1985 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jondavid. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
289
~ 1 in 1,186,001 Americans
Peak year
1985
15 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,224
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Jondavid: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jondavid from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 75 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jondavid by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jondavid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jondavid
The given name Jondavid originates from a combination of the Hebrew name Jon and the English name David. The name Jon is derived from the Hebrew name Yonatan, which means "Yahweh has given" or "gift of God." The name David, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name that means "beloved" or "friend."
Historically, the name Jon has been used in various cultures and religions, including Judaism and Christianity. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of one of the sons of Gershom, the son of Moses. In the New Testament, it is also mentioned as the name of one of the apostles of Jesus Christ.
The name David has a rich historical background, particularly in the Judeo-Christian tradition. It is the name of the second King of Israel, who ruled from around 1010 BCE to 970 BCE. David is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, where he is portrayed as a courageous warrior, a skilled musician, and a wise ruler.
The combination of Jon and David into the name Jondavid is relatively modern and does not have a long historical precedent. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this unique name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jondavid is Jondavid Freville, a French architect who lived in the 17th century (1624-1705). He is known for his contributions to the design of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel des Invalides and the Palais-Royal.
Another prominent figure with the name Jondavid is Jondavid Sibert (1856-1932), an American painter and illustrator who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his illustrations for books and magazines, as well as his portraits of notable figures of the time.
In the realm of literature, Jondavid Esterhuyse (1939-2012) was a South African writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and prose works. He was also a translator and played a significant role in promoting Afrikaans literature.
In the field of music, Jondavid Huston (born 1976) is an American composer and musician who has worked on numerous film and television scores, as well as released several albums of his own compositions.
Lastly, Jondavid Pollock (born 1962) is an American actor and producer who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular series "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."
Overall, while the name Jondavid may not have a long historical lineage, it has been borne by individuals from various fields and backgrounds, each contributing to the richness and diversity of this unique name.
People
Jondavid + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jondavid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jondavid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 289 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jondavid going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,186,001 US residents.
Is Jondavid a common name?
We classify Jondavid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 302 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jondavid most popular?
The single biggest year for Jondavid was 1985, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jondavid is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jondavid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jondavid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jondavid in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jondavid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jondavid in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jondavid can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jondavid as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jondavid on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.