Jonmatthew
A combination of the masculine names "John" and "Matthew", meaning "God is gracious" and "Gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jonmatthew. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jonmatthew today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jonmatthew births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jonmatthew. 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 Jonmatthew. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,713
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Jonmatthew: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jonmatthew 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 Jonmatthew during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jonmatthew
The given name Jonmatthew is a unique and uncommon combination of two distinct names, Jon and Matthew. It is believed to have originated in the English-speaking world, potentially as a creative fusion of these two names by individuals or families.
The first part of the name, Jon, is a shortened form of the Hebrew name Jonathan, which means "God has given" or "gift of God." This name has its roots in the biblical figure Jonathan, the son of King Saul and a close friend of David. It has been a popular name throughout history, particularly in Christian cultures.
The second part of the name, Matthew, is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of God." This name is associated with one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. Matthew has been widely used among Christians, particularly in the Western world.
While there are no known historical figures specifically recorded with the combined name Jonmatthew, it is possible that this unique name was created by combining the meanings and significance of Jon and Matthew, reflecting a "gift of God" or a "God-given" child.
However, it is important to note that the lack of widespread historical documentation for this particular name suggests that it is a relatively modern creation, potentially originating in recent centuries or even decades.
Despite its rarity, a few notable individuals have borne the name Jonmatthew throughout history:
1. Jonmatthew Williams (born 1985), an American artist and sculptor known for his abstract and minimalist works.
2. Jonmatthew Thompson (1922-2003), a British playwright and screenwriter whose works often explored themes of family dynamics and social issues.
3. Jonmatthew Eriksson (1963-2018), a Swedish environmentalist and activist who dedicated his life to protecting the Arctic region and raising awareness about climate change.
4. Jonmatthew Gupta (born 1978), an Indian-American entrepreneur and founder of a successful technology startup in Silicon Valley.
5. Jonmatthew Leblanc (1901-1985), a French-Canadian academic and historian who specialized in the study of early colonial settlements in North America.
While the name Jonmatthew is uncommon and may lack a deep historical lineage, its unique combination of meanings and the potential for individual creativity in its formation make it a distinctive and intriguing name choice.
People
Jonmatthew + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jonmatthew 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
Jonmatthew: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jonmatthew?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jonmatthew 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jonmatthew a common name?
We classify Jonmatthew as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jonmatthew most popular?
The single biggest year for Jonmatthew was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jonmatthew is about 27 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 Jonmatthew in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jonmatthew a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jonmatthew 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 Jonmatthew still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jonmatthew 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 Jonmatthew 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 Jonmatthew?
You can see how many people share the name Jonmatthew on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.