Johnathan
boy name#508 in 2025Johnathan entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #108 in 1990, ranks #508 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1881–2025
#508
rank today
#108
peak (1990)
594
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #856 |
| 1910s | #2918 |
| 1920s | #3024 |
| 1930s | #2567 |
| 1940s | #1740 |
| 1950s | #863 |
| 1960s | #520 |
| 1970s | #267 |
| 1980s | #133 |
| 1990s | #131 |
| 2000s | #181 |
| 2010s | #306 |
| 2020s | #475 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Johnathan has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 94,000 people named Johnathan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Johnathan alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Johnathan in 2025?
- Johnathan ranks #508 among US boy names in 2025, with 594 babies given the name.
- When was the name Johnathan most popular?
- Johnathan peaked in 1990, reaching #108 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Johnathan with classmates?
- Johnathan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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