Jonatha
boy nameJonatha entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #1837 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#1837
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3421 |
| 1970s | #4095 |
| 1980s | #2446 |
| 1990s | #7646 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jonatha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jonatha alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jonatha in 2025?
- Jonatha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jonatha most popular?
- Jonatha peaked in 1986, reaching #1837 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jonatha with classmates?
- Jonatha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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