Jonluc
A combination of the names Jonathan and Luc, potentially derived from Hebrew and Latin origins.
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Jonluc. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jonluc today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jonluc births was 1992 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jonluc. 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 Jonluc. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
1992
9 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,412
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Jonluc: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jonluc from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 52 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jonluc 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 Jonluc 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 Jonluc
The given name Jonluc is a unique combination of two distinct names, Jon and Luc, both of which have their roots in different linguistic and cultural traditions.
The first part, Jon, is derived from the Hebrew name Yonah, which means "dove" or "pigeon." This name has its origins in the ancient Semitic language family and was popularized in the Bible as the name of the prophet Jonah, who was famously swallowed by a whale.
The second part, Luc, is a variation of the Latin name Lucas, which is derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning "from Lucania" (an ancient region in southern Italy). This name has its roots in the New Testament, as it was borne by the evangelist Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
The combination of these two names, Jonluc, is relatively rare and does not appear to have a direct historical or cultural reference. However, it is possible that the name was created by combining the two names Jon and Luc to form a unique and distinctive moniker.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried the name Jonluc, although it is not a widely common name. One of the earliest recorded examples is Jonluc de Montfort (1245-1317), a French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Crusades.
Another notable figure is Jonluc Pichon (1677-1744), a French architect and engineer who was influential in the development of baroque architecture in Paris during the reign of Louis XIV.
In the 19th century, Jonluc Sainte-Foy (1812-1892) was a French artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
More recently, Jonluc Duparc (1928-2005) was a Swiss conductor and composer who made significant contributions to the classical music scene in the 20th century.
Finally, Jonluc Vernier (1956-present) is a contemporary French author and literary critic who has written extensively on the works of Marcel Proust and other notable French writers.
While not a widely common name, Jonluc has had a presence throughout history, spanning different eras and disciplines, from military leaders and architects to artists and authors. Its unique blend of two distinct names from different linguistic and cultural traditions makes it a distinctive and intriguing moniker.
People
Jonluc + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jonluc 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
Jonluc: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jonluc?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jonluc 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 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Jonluc a common name?
We classify Jonluc as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jonluc most popular?
The single biggest year for Jonluc was 1992, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jonluc is about 31 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 Jonluc in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jonluc a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jonluc 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 Jonluc still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jonluc 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 Jonluc 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 the name Jonluc?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Jonluc on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.