Yonathan
Every Yonathan since 1983 — 1,455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yonathan
Yonathan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,388 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,455 American babies have been named Yonathan. Its peak came in 2008, when 68 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 Yonathan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yonathan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,388 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,102 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,471 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,084 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,113 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,270 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,142 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,886 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,671 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,109 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,428 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,089 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2,526 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,866 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,144 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,099 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,230 |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,060 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,093 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,060 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2,564 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2,641 |
| 2003 | 49 | #2,237 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,752 |
| 2001 | 46 | #2,246 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,133 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,428 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,306 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,594 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yonathan in 2025?
Yonathan ranked #4,388 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yonathan?
1,455 babies have been named Yonathan in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yonathan most popular?
Yonathan peaked in 2008, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Yonathan a boy or girl name?
Yonathan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yonathan rising or falling?
Yonathan has been roughly stable over the past decade.