Jon
Pronunciation: [ j-AHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 914 babies have been named Jon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,437 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,437
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jon
Jon is a girl name .
Is Jon a boy or girl name? Jon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,437 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #893. Jon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jon is currently ranked #67,437 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jon include Joni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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