Johnthan
Every Johnthan since 1954 — 792 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johnthan
Johnthan 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 1954, 792 American babies have been named Johnthan. Its peak came in 1991, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Johnthan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johnthan 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 | #11,409 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,147 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,434 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,401 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,771 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,080 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,702 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,034 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,851 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,150 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,598 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,778 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,478 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,156 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,406 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,094 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,672 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,585 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,349 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,110 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,208 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Johnthan in 2025?
Johnthan 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 Johnthan?
792 babies have been named Johnthan in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johnthan most popular?
Johnthan peaked in 1991, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Johnthan a boy or girl name?
Johnthan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Johnthan rising or falling?
Johnthan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.