How Many People Are Named Jonah?

Curious about how common the name Jonah is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 83,176
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 3,967 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 83,176 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Jonah.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 3,967 people has this name.

This classification places Jonah in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Jonah

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 3,967 people

Total Count

83,176

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 82,424
Female: 752

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 19

  • Young (<30) 71,222
  • Adult (30–60) 10,213
  • Old (>60) 1,741

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 237
  • Alabama 1,343
  • Arkansas 637
  • Arizona 1,475
  • California 9,143
  • Colorado 1,513
  • Connecticut 715
  • DC 321
  • Delaware 119
  • Florida 3,842
  • Georgia 2,440
  • Hawaii 1,021
  • Iowa 874
  • Idaho 455
  • Illinois 2,867
  • Indiana 1,811
  • Kansas 751
  • Kentucky 1,372
  • Louisiana 1,282
  • Massachusetts 1,568
  • Maryland 1,211
  • Maine 320
  • Michigan 2,635
  • Minnesota 1,780
  • Missouri 1,508
  • Mississippi 636
  • Montana 143
  • North Carolina 2,651
  • North Dakota 246
  • Nebraska 515
  • New Hampshire 259
  • New Jersey 1,475
  • New Mexico 649
  • Nevada 488
  • New York 4,685
  • Ohio 3,211
  • Oklahoma 861
  • Oregon 1,214
  • Pennsylvania 2,983
  • Rhode Island 190
  • South Carolina 982
  • South Dakota 301
  • Tennessee 2,019
  • Texas 6,855
  • Utah 1,257
  • Virginia 1,858
  • Vermont 105
  • Washington 2,119
  • Wisconsin 1,779
  • West Virginia 503
  • Wyoming 72
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jonah?

Approximately 83,176 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Jonah, based on statistical analysis.

Is Jonah a rare name?

Jonah is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.