Jonathan
boy name#89 in 2025Jonathan entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #15 in 1988, ranks #89 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#89
rank today
#15
peak (1988)
3,822
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #422 |
| 1890s | #589 |
| 1900s | #670 |
| 1910s | #628 |
| 1920s | #608 |
| 1930s | #461 |
| 1940s | #222 |
| 1950s | #131 |
| 1960s | #79 |
| 1970s | #33 |
| 1980s | #17 |
| 1990s | #21 |
| 2000s | #23 |
| 2010s | #46 |
| 2020s | #80 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jonathan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 818,000 people named Jonathan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jonathan alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jonathan in 2025?
- Jonathan ranks #89 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,822 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jonathan most popular?
- Jonathan peaked in 1988, reaching #15 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jonathan with classmates?
- Jonathan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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