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Jonas

Boy name · 75 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jonas: 75 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2016.

Jonas is a variant of Jonah, rooted in the Hebrew Yonah meaning "dove," and appears in the Old Testament as the prophet famously swallowed by a great fish. The name was carried into wider use through the Greek and Latin forms. Among its notable bearers, Dr. Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine, while the Jonas Brothers pop band brought the name into modern pop culture. Unlike many biblical names, Jonas has no strong place connections; the prophet's story is tied to Nineveh rather than a town named after him. As a further note, the name enjoys particular popularity in Scandinavia, where it has been a classic choice for generations, and remains a timeless alternative to the more common Jonah.

Boy 18 of 52 years

Peak year
20167 babies
Latest (2024)
#7273 babies
Total births
75since 1986
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2016 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).