Johnathan
Peaked at #108 nationally in 1990, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Johnathan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Johnathan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3476
in 1983
Last ranked
#18833
in 2008
Years tracked
33
1969–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1969, Johnathan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1983, ranking #3476 nationally with 23 babies given the name that year.
Johnathan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2008, when it stood at #18833.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #18,833 | 5 |
| 2007 | #16,409 | 6 |
| 2005 | #10,486 | 10 |
| 2004 | #8,950 | 12 |
| 2002 | #16,653 | 5 |
| 2001 | #12,661 | 7 |
| 1999 | #11,929 | 7 |
| 1997 | #8,637 | 10 |
Johnathan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#108
in 1990
Current rank
#517
in 2024
Years tracked
113
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Johnathan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1990, ranking #108 nationally with 3,245 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #295 (2014) to #517 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Johnathan ranks #517 nationally for boys, with 590 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #517 | 590 |
| 2023 | #467 | 653 |
| 2022 | #503 | 597 |
| 2021 | #442 | 699 |
| 2020 | #418 | 713 |
| 2019 | #385 | 814 |
| 2018 | #385 | 834 |
| 2017 | #353 | 946 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Johnathan most popular?
Johnathan was most popular in 1990, when it ranked #108 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Johnathan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Johnathan?
At least 98,005 babies have been recorded with the name Johnathan in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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