Janathan
Every Janathan since 1962 — 380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janathan
Janathan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1962, 380 American babies have been named Janathan. Its peak came in 1988, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Janathan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janathan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,342 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,136 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,381 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,198 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,311 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,697 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,467 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,080 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,977 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,665 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,070 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,671 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,267 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,765 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,689 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janathan in 2025?
Janathan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Janathan?
380 babies have been named Janathan in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janathan most popular?
Janathan peaked in 1988, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Janathan a boy or girl name?
Janathan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janathan rising or falling?
Janathan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.