Jonathon
Peaked at #124 nationally in 1990, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Jonathon has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jonathon — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3784
in 1984
Last ranked
#13391
in 2004
Years tracked
23
1975–2004
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1975, Jonathon reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #3784 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Jonathon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2004, when it stood at #13391.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #13,391 | 7 |
| 2000 | #13,951 | 6 |
| 1997 | #14,773 | 5 |
| 1996 | #9,980 | 8 |
| 1995 | #14,413 | 5 |
| 1994 | #12,483 | 6 |
| 1993 | #11,094 | 7 |
| 1992 | #10,984 | 7 |
Jonathon — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#124
in 1990
Current rank
#1545
in 2024
Years tracked
103
1912–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Jonathon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1990, ranking #124 nationally with 2,668 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #831 (2014) to #1545 (2024) — a 46% drop.
As of 2024, Jonathon ranks #1545 nationally for boys, with 113 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,545 | 113 |
| 2023 | #1,386 | 134 |
| 2022 | #1,471 | 123 |
| 2021 | #1,499 | 119 |
| 2020 | #1,257 | 147 |
| 2019 | #1,160 | 168 |
| 2018 | #1,049 | 194 |
| 2017 | #1,032 | 195 |
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 Jonathon most popular?
Jonathon was most popular in 1990, when it ranked #124 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jonathon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jonathon?
At least 65,721 babies have been recorded with the name Jonathon in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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