Jonathan
Peaked at #15 nationally in 1988, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jonathan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jonathan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#842
in 1984
Last ranked
#14199
in 2023
Years tracked
70
1954–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Jonathan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #842 nationally with 183 babies given the name that year.
Jonathan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #14199.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #14,199 | 6 |
| 2022 | #11,670 | 8 |
| 2021 | #16,342 | 5 |
| 2020 | #10,650 | 9 |
| 2019 | #14,591 | 6 |
| 2018 | #13,068 | 7 |
| 2017 | #14,927 | 6 |
| 2016 | #7,407 | 16 |
Jonathan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#15
in 1988
Current rank
#83
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jonathan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1988, ranking #15 nationally with 24,348 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #44 (2014) to #83 (2024) — a 47% drop.
As of 2024, Jonathan ranks #83 nationally for boys, with 4,018 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #83 | 4,018 |
| 2023 | #82 | 4,088 |
| 2022 | #79 | 4,213 |
| 2021 | #77 | 4,458 |
| 2020 | #70 | 4,755 |
| 2019 | #64 | 5,466 |
| 2018 | #63 | 5,774 |
| 2017 | #55 | 6,527 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jonathan most popular?
Jonathan was most popular in 1988, when it ranked #15 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jonathan 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 Jonathan?
At least 870,561 babies have been recorded with the name Jonathan in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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