Gracious
Jone is a variant of John or Joan, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. While it is often used as a feminine form in Basque and Norwegian contexts, it has historical use as a rare English unisex variant. It carries the same etymological weight as the more common Jon or Joan, signifying divine favor.
Less common today
Jone isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,663 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Norwegian professional footballer
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