Jonpaul
A combination of the masculine names John and Paul.
Name Census estimates that about 1,505 living Americans carry the first name Jonpaul. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jonpaul today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jonpaul births was 1979 (67 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jonpaul. 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
1.5K
~ 1 in 227,744 Americans
Peak year
1979
67 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,321
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Jonpaul: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jonpaul 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 456 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
Jonpaul 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 Jonpaul during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jonpauls live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Jonpaul, while Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 60 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jonpaul
The name Jonpaul is a unique blend of the names Jon and Paul. Its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew name Yonatan, which means "Yahweh has given" or "gift of God." The name Jon is a shortened form of Yonatan and was popularized in English-speaking countries during the Middle Ages.
The second part of the name, Paul, comes from the Latin name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble." This name was borne by the famous apostle Paul, who played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. The combination of Jon and Paul creates a distinctive name with a rich linguistic and historical background.
In ancient times, the name Jonpaul was not widely used, as it is a relatively modern combination of two separate names. However, variations of the names Jon and Paul have been documented throughout history. For instance, the name Jon appears in the Bible as Jonathan, the son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Similarly, the name Paul has been associated with the apostle Paul, whose writings and teachings have had a profound impact on Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jonpaul was Jonpaul Abro, a Norwegian writer and poet who lived from 1896 to 1960. He was known for his lyrical works and his contributions to the Norwegian literary scene during the early 20th century.
Another notable figure with the name Jonpaul was Jonpaul Nevin, an American musician and songwriter born in 1965. He is best known for his work with the band America, with whom he collaborated on several albums and tours.
In the world of sports, Jonpaul Mendoza was a Filipino professional basketball player who played in the Philippine Basketball Association from 1995 to 2007. He was known for his exceptional shooting skills and was a key player for several teams during his career.
Jonpaul Borres Quarrie, born in 1984, is a Jamaican sprinter and Olympic medalist. He won a gold medal in the 4x400 meter relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has also won several medals at other international competitions.
Finally, Jonpaul Staines was a Christian missionary who worked in India. He and his two sons were tragically killed in 1999 during an attack by a Hindu nationalist mob in the state of Orissa. This incident brought attention to the issue of religious persecution and sparked debates on religious tolerance in India.
While the name Jonpaul is not as common as some other names, it has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout history, each leaving their own unique mark and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Jonpaul + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jonpaul 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
Jonpaul: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jonpaul?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,505 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jonpaul 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 227,744 US residents.
Is Jonpaul a common name?
We classify Jonpaul as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,571 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jonpaul most popular?
The single biggest year for Jonpaul was 1979, when 67 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jonpaul is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jonpaul a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jonpaul 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.
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.