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Jonas is a masculine name used in Lithuanian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Lithuanian form of Iohannes (see John)." It ranked #599 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, lithuanian form of Iohannes (see John). The entry lists its usage as Lithuanian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Jonas ranked #599 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #599 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jonas mean?
Behind the Name does not give Jonas a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: lithuanian form of Iohannes.
Is Jonas a popular name?
Jonas ranked #599 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Jonas a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Jonas appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jonas (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
