Total births
203
Boys' name · since 1983
Jonerik
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 203 babies named Jonerik, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 203
- total births
- 1983–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
203 boys have been named Jonerik since 1983, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jonerik recorded 203 times among boys since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 1992.
- 203 total births
- 1983–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 85% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
203 boys have been named Jonerik since 1983, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 203
- total births
- 1983–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
85% of everyone ever named Jonerik was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
62 babies were named Jonerik in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Jonerik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jonerik's full recorded timeline at 1988, 24% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 76% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 62 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jonerik at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Jonerik popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–1992
- Peak year (1985)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Jonerik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jonerik's strongest decade.
173 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 85% of all-time use.
Jonerik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
173 births
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 173 births (85% of all-time use).
Jonerik by state
Where Jonerik concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 20 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 19 | 9.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 7 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 2.5% |
California share of Jonerik's total US births 9.9%
Even split
20 of 203 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jonerik? ▼
203 babies have been named Jonerik since 1983. It was last recorded in 1992. The peak year was 1985 with 62 births.
When was Jonerik most popular? ▼
Jonerik was most popular in the 1980s decade with 173 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Jonerik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jonerik are California (20 births), Texas (19 births), New York (7 births).
How long has the name Jonerik been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jonerik since 1983 -- 10 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Jonerik? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jonathan, Jon, Jonah, Jonathon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jonerik's data
- Jonerik's decade-level peak was the 1980s (173 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Joneriks (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jonerik
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jonerik: Baby Name Since 1983 - 203 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jonerik. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jonerik draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.