Jotham
Every Jotham since 1969 — 681 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jotham
Jotham is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,714 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 681 American babies have been named Jotham. Its peak came in 2013, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jotham stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jotham year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,714 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,737 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,089 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,314 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,016 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,134 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,174 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,937 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,624 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,640 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,026 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,129 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3,092 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,479 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,840 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,297 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,422 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,962 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,087 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,709 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,554 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,252 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,715 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,303 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,838 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,099 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,545 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,590 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,311 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,112 |
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Famous people named Jotham
- Jotham of Judah Politician · -800–-800
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jotham in 2025?
Jotham ranked #5,714 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jotham?
681 babies have been named Jotham in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jotham most popular?
Jotham peaked in 2013, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Jotham a boy or girl name?
Jotham is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jotham rising or falling?
Jotham is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jotham?
Well-known people named Jotham include Jotham of Judah (politician).