Boys name · New York
Jonah in New York
Jonah was the 102nd most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 171 babies named Jonah that year. Since 1942, New York families have named 4,856 babies Jonah.
Popularity over time
Jonah in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | 672nd |
| 1969 | 8 | 809th |
| 1979 | 22 | 448th |
| 1988 | 37 | 383rd |
| 1997 | 95 | 192nd |
| 2006 | 129 | 156th |
| 2016 | 159 | 137th |
| 2025 | 171 | 102nd |
Its rank among boys names in New York climbed from 672nd in 1942 to 102nd in 2025.
The most babies named Jonah in New York in a single year was 190, in 2021. Its best showing was 95th among boys names in 2023.
Across the country, Jonah reached its best rank of 22nd in Hawaii (2002). See Jonah in every state →
How popular is Jonah in New York?
Jonah was the 102nd most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 171 babies named Jonah that year. Since 1942, New York families have named 4,856 babies Jonah.
How many babies are named Jonah in New York?
In 2025, 171 babies were named Jonah in New York. The most babies named Jonah in New York in a single year was 190, in 2021.
What is the rank of Jonah in New York?
Jonah ranked 102nd among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 95th among boys names in 2023.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.