Yonas
Every Yonas since 1985 — 416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yonas
Yonas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,653 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 416 American babies have been named Yonas. Its peak came in 2003, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Yonas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yonas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,653 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,183 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,499 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,243 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,136 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,569 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,193 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,641 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,519 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,143 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,603 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,617 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8,092 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,127 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,991 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,772 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,839 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,382 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,987 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,411 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,210 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,918 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,973 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,435 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,519 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,398 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,116 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,401 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,775 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yonas in 2025?
Yonas ranked #10,653 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yonas?
416 babies have been named Yonas in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yonas most popular?
Yonas peaked in 2003, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Yonas a boy or girl name?
Yonas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yonas rising or falling?
Yonas is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.