Yonah
Every Yonah since 1974 — 937 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yonah
Yonah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,989 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 937 American babies have been named Yonah. Its peak came in 2024, when 43 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 Yonah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yonah 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 | — | — | 42 | #2,989 |
| 2024 | — | — | 43 | #2,955 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,134 | 33 | #3,563 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,680 | 36 | #3,337 |
| 2021 | — | — | 35 | #3,357 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,419 | 25 | #4,136 |
| 2019 | — | — | 33 | #3,492 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,522 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,618 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,879 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,784 |
| 2013 | — | — | 29 | #3,658 |
| 2012 | — | — | 27 | #3,891 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,975 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,235 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32 | #3,472 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,401 | 23 | #4,390 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,122 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,101 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,812 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #5,003 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,612 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,791 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,616 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,568 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,848 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,811 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,397 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,231 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yonah in 2025?
Yonah ranked #2,989 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yonah?
937 babies have been named Yonah in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yonah most popular?
Yonah peaked in 2024, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Yonah a boy or girl name?
Yonah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yonah rising or falling?
Yonah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.