Johnatan
Every Johnatan since 1981 — 687 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johnatan
Johnatan 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 1981, 687 American babies have been named Johnatan. Its peak came in 2001, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Johnatan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johnatan 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 | 5 | #13,185 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,112 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,191 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,456 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,134 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,403 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,133 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,504 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,757 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,020 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,985 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,544 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,562 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,199 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,326 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2,599 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,577 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2,455 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,552 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,970 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,234 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,037 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Johnatan in 2025?
Johnatan 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 Johnatan?
687 babies have been named Johnatan in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johnatan most popular?
Johnatan peaked in 2001, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Johnatan a boy or girl name?
Johnatan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Johnatan rising or falling?
Johnatan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.