Jonpaul

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,571 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#10321 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

When Jonpaul hit its peak of 67 births in 1979, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.

Jonpaul has stayed in use since then, even as naming fashions have shifted around it.

In the most recent SSA release, Jonpaul ranks #10321 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Jonpaul is a boy's baby name of Hebrew and Latin origin, a compound of Jon (a form of John meaning 'God is gracious') and Paul (from the Latin Paulus meaning 'small, humble'). This pairing evokes the great apostolic partnership — John's mystical depth and Paul's missionary zeal.

Warm and classically Christian, Jonpaul is a compound name with a long history in Catholic families — two pillars of the New Testament united in one quietly distinguished form.

EtymologyShow more

Jonpaul is built from 7 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Jonpaul creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

#10321

Current Rank

1,571

Total births

Since 1964

1979

Peak year

67 births

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Popularity Over Time

Jonpaul was #3692 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10321, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1964Peak: 1979 (67 births)Current: #10321

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jonpaul
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	35	#10525	▼
2010s	119	#6520	▼
2000s	245	#3967	▼
1990s	280	#2738	▼
1980s	456	#1506	▲
1970s	384	#1479	▲
1960s	52	#3045	—

The Story of Jonpaul

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1979, Jonpaul is a Gen X staple. Boys named Jonpaul are most likely born between 1969 and 1989.

How rare is Jonpaul?

Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Jonpaul — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1964, peaked in the 1980s with 456 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jonpaul by the numbers

Would fill 33 school buses
Meeting one Jonpaul per day would take 4.3 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(59 years, 1964–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jonpaul
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	7	#10321	-1 (-12.5%)
2023	8	#9306	+2 (33.3%)
2022	6	#11525	-3 (-33.3%)
2021	9	#8486	+4 (80.0%)
2020	5	#12989	-9 (-64.3%)
2019	14	#6240	0
2017	14	#6173	+3 (27.3%)
2016	11	#7365	0
2015	11	#7289	-1 (-8.3%)
2014	12	#6840	+1 (9.1%)
2013	11	#7273	-2 (-15.4%)
2012	13	#6478	-1 (-7.1%)
2011	14	#6092	-5 (-26.3%)
2010	19	#4934	+4 (26.7%)
2009	15	#5942	-15 (-50.0%)
2008	30	#3600	+12 (66.7%)
2007	18	#5104	-10 (-35.7%)
2006	28	#3646	-4 (-12.5%)
2005	32	#3200	+7 (28.0%)
2004	25	#3692	0

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonpaul a boy's or girl's name?

Jonpaul is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jonpaul most popular?

Jonpaul reached its peak popularity in 1979 with 67 births that year. It is currently ranked #10321 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jonpaul?

Jonpaul is currently ranked #10321 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,571 babies since 1964.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1964–2024