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