All about the name JONES

Meaning, origin, history.

Jones is an English surname and given name, derived from the Middle Welsh 'Gruffudd' meaning 'bold'. It was traditionally used as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was the son of a John.

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Welsh
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Popularity of the name JONES since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The number of babies named Jones has seen a steady increase over the years, with a notable spike from 7 to 14 births between 2015 and 2020, followed by another rise to 16 births in 2021. However, there's been a slight decrease in recent years, with 9 births recorded in 2023."