Declining since 2002, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Yoni since 1981
Babies named Yoni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 299 |
| 2010s | 184 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Yoni is a Hebrew given name, typically a diminutive of Yonatan (Jonathan). In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1981 and reached its highest rank of 4,249 in 2002. Since then, its popularity has been gradually declining, though it remains a distinctive choice with cultural significance. As of 2025, the name is given to approximately 1 in every 71,170 boys, making it uncommon but familiar. While Yoni has not been associated with any particular states or trends in the U.S., it is a well-established name in Israel, where it is borne by notable figures such as Yoni Netanyahu, the commander of the Entebbe raid. The name's direct meaning, 'God has given,' ties it to a rich biblical tradition, yet its short, modern sound makes it accessible in diverse cultural contexts.
Yoni is a Hebrew diminutive of Yonatan (Jonathan), which derives from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. The name Yonatan appears in the Hebrew Bible as the son of King Saul and close friend of David. Yoni emerged as an affectionate short form, used widely in modern Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide.
“Yoni” around the world
Where Yoni lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Yoni
Names that share Yoni's style, for a brother or sister.
