Jones
An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name John.
Every Jones since 1880 — 5,495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jones
Jones is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #811 in 2025 with 306 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,495 American babies have been named Jones. Its peak came in 2025, when 332 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jones stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jones year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,033 | 306 | #811 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,364 | 284 | #855 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,696 | 233 | #965 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,022 | 240 | #948 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,094 | 251 | #914 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,741 | 232 | #947 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,080 | 172 | #1,135 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,072 | 161 | #1,184 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,299 | 142 | #1,281 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,446 | 114 | #1,495 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,664 | 107 | #1,535 |
| 2014 | — | — | 112 | #1,459 |
| 2013 | — | — | 88 | #1,690 |
| 2012 | — | — | 70 | #2,011 |
| 2011 | — | — | 64 | #2,093 |
| 2010 | — | — | 50 | #2,489 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44 | #2,784 |
| 2008 | — | — | 44 | #2,766 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31 | #3,477 |
| 2006 | — | — | 30 | #3,475 |
| 2005 | — | — | 41 | #2,683 |
| 2004 | — | — | 27 | #3,498 |
| 2003 | — | — | 25 | #3,574 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #5,016 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,585 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,168 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,489 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,759 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,687 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,174 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #2,992 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,398 |
| 1965 | — | — | 14 | #2,218 |
| 1960 | — | — | 21 | #1,793 |
| 1955 | — | — | 29 | #1,436 |
| 1950 | — | — | 29 | #1,354 |
| 1945 | — | — | 23 | #1,398 |
| 1940 | — | — | 27 | #1,299 |
| 1935 | — | — | 29 | #1,263 |
| 1930 | — | — | 40 | #1,100 |
| 1925 | — | — | 55 | #911 |
| 1920 | — | — | 58 | #905 |
| 1915 | — | — | 40 | #1,005 |
| 1910 | — | — | 13 | #900 |
| 1905 | — | — | 9 | #877 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,239 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #835 |
| 1890 | — | — | 8 | #784 |
| 1885 | — | — | 13 | #535 |
| 1880 | — | — | 9 | #660 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jones mean?
An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name John.
How popular is the name Jones in 2025?
Jones ranked #811 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 306 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jones?
5,495 babies have been named Jones in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jones most popular?
Jones peaked in 2025, when 332 newborns received the name.
Is Jones a boy or girl name?
Jones is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jones rising or falling?
Jones is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.