Jonnathan
Every Jonnathan since 1968 — 1,238 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jonnathan
Jonnathan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,559 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,238 American babies have been named Jonnathan. Its peak came in 1999, when 50 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 Jonnathan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jonnathan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,559 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,023 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,971 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,624 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,231 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,784 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,249 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,157 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,849 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,513 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,870 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,582 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,883 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,368 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,944 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,045 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,217 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,599 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,157 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,270 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,124 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,923 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,653 |
| 2002 | 40 | #2,487 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,169 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,404 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,589 |
| 1990 | 43 | #1,826 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,646 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,725 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,399 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jonnathan in 2025?
Jonnathan ranked #8,559 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jonnathan?
1,238 babies have been named Jonnathan in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jonnathan most popular?
Jonnathan peaked in 1999, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Jonnathan a boy or girl name?
Jonnathan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jonnathan rising or falling?
Jonnathan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.