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Jonhenry

A combination name blending John of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious" with Henry of German origin meaning "home ruler".

Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jonhenry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jonhenry today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jonhenry births was 2005 (7 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jonhenry. 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

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jonhenry. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

7

~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans

Peak year

2005

7 babies that year

Average age

21

years old

2005 SSA rank

#9,591

Tracked since 2005

Popularity

Jonhenry: popularity over time

Babies born per year

024572005

Decades

Jonhenry 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 Jonhenry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s707

Origin

Meaning and history of Jonhenry

The given name Jonhenry is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in English and German linguistic traditions. Its origins can be traced back to the early modern period, around the 16th and 17th centuries, when the practice of combining two distinct names into a single compound name was relatively common.

The first component of the name, "Jon," is derived from the Hebrew name "Yohanan," which translates to "Yahweh is gracious." This name gained widespread popularity across Europe through its various forms, such as John, Ian, and Johann. The second part, "henry," stems from the Germanic name "Heimrich," meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household."

While there are no direct references to the name Jonhenry in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have been present throughout history. The name John, for instance, has been borne by numerous biblical figures, saints, and influential individuals, such as John the Baptist and John the Evangelist.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jonhenry can be found in parish records and census documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, primarily in England and parts of Germany. One notable figure who bore this name was Jonhenry Woodhouse (1679-1742), an English clergyman and author known for his influential work on natural theology.

Another individual of historical significance was Jonhenry Müller (1738-1819), a German philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy. His writings on the concept of duty and moral obligation were widely influential during the Enlightenment period.

In the realm of literature, Jonhenry Fielding (1707-1754), an English novelist and playwright, stands out as a prominent figure. He is best known for his works, including "The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling," which is considered one of the earliest and most influential English novels.

The arts were also graced with the presence of Jonhenry Fuseli (1741-1825), a Swiss-born painter and writer who played a significant role in the development of Romanticism in the late 18th century. His dramatic and imaginative paintings, often inspired by literature and mythology, earned him recognition as a leading figure in the art world.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Jonhenry Vauquelin (1763-1829), a French chemist and mineralogist who made important contributions to the field of analytical chemistry. He is credited with the discovery of several elements, including chromium and beryllium, and his work paved the way for advancements in the understanding of chemical compounds and their properties.

People

Jonhenry + last name combinations

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FAQ

Jonhenry: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jonhenry?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jonhenry 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 48,964,905 US residents.

Is Jonhenry a common name?

We classify Jonhenry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jonhenry most popular?

The single biggest year for Jonhenry was 2005, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jonhenry is about 21 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 Jonhenry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Jonhenry a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jonhenry 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 Jonhenry still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Jonhenry 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 Jonhenry 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 Americans are named Jonhenry?

Find out how many Americans are named Jonhenry on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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