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Jones

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOHNZ /ˈdʒoʊnz/High

Meaning: From the surname Jones — 'son of John', from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Son of John: Jones is the English/Welsh 'son of John' — 'God is gracious'. Crisp, bold, and modern. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Welsh
MeaningFrom the surname Jones — 'son of John', from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#5033 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jones comes from the surname Jones — 'son of John', from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — one of the most common surnames in Wales and England. A crisp, bold, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-John at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Jones means 'son of John' (John from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious') — one of the most common surnames in Britain — a crisp, bold surname-name, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 60%
Surname references — Jones — etymology

Variations

JonzeJoans

Nicknames

Joni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jones mean?

Jones means 'son of John' — John from Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jones?

It's said JOHNZ /ˈdʒoʊnz/ — a single syllable.

Is Jones a boy or girl name?

Jones is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jones?

Jones is a rare first name in the U.S.

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