Jone
A masculine name of Welsh origin meaning "gracious gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 412 living Americans carry the first name Jone. It is a predominantly female name (96.6% of registrations). The average person named Jone today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jone births was 1954 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jone. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Jone is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jones were born before 1970.
People living today
412
~ 1 in 831,928 Americans
Peak year
1954
35 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,920
Tracked since 1922
Gender
Gender distribution for Jone
Jone leans heavily female at 96.6% of total registrations, but 24 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jone as a male name
- Ranked #7,920 in 1992
- 6 male births in 1992
- Peak: 1991 (7 births)
Jone as a female name
- Ranked #13,422 in 1999
- 6 female births in 1999
- Peak: 1954 (35 births)
Popularity
Jone: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jone from the 1920s through to the 1990s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 229 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jone 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 Jone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jones live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jone
The name Jone has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, believed to have originated from the Old English and Old Norse word "jon," meaning a gift or blessing from God. This name is a variant of the more common "John," which shares the same linguistic roots.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jone can be traced back to the medieval period in parts of Europe, particularly in England and Scandinavia. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals of religious or spiritual significance.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Jone was Jone of Beverley, an English monk and scholar who lived in the 7th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the establishment of churches and monasteries in the region of Beverley, Yorkshire.
Another significant historical figure with the name Jone was Jone Gudmundsson, an Icelandic Catholic bishop who lived in the 12th century. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Icelandic Church and is recognized for his efforts in promoting Christianity in the region.
In the 14th century, Jone Wycliffe, an English scholar and theologian, gained prominence for his translation of the Bible into English. His work challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and laid the foundation for the Protestant Reformation.
During the Renaissance period, Jone Arnolfini, an Italian merchant and art patron, became famous for commissioning the iconic "Arnolfini Portrait" by Jan van Eyck in 1434. This masterpiece is celebrated for its intricate details and symbolic representations.
In the realm of literature, Jone Donne, an English poet and cleric born in 1572, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures of the metaphysical poets. His works, such as "Holy Sonnets" and "No Man Is an Island," explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jone. While the name may not be as common today, its rich heritage and linguistic origins continue to captivate those interested in the study of names and their meanings.
People
Jone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jone as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 412 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jone 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 831,928 US residents.
Is Jone a common name?
We classify Jone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 711 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jone most popular?
The single biggest year for Jone was 1954, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jone is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jone a female name?
Yes, 96.6% of people registered as Jone in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.