Jonathon
boy name#1486 in 2025Jonathon entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #124 in 1990, ranks #1486 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1486
rank today
#124
peak (1990)
119
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3236 |
| 1920s | #3458 |
| 1930s | #2642 |
| 1940s | #1442 |
| 1950s | #667 |
| 1960s | #504 |
| 1970s | #280 |
| 1980s | #144 |
| 1990s | #160 |
| 2000s | #343 |
| 2010s | #850 |
| 2020s | #1438 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jonathon has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 62,000 people named Jonathon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jonathon 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 Jonathon in 2025?
- Jonathon ranks #1486 among US boy names in 2025, with 119 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jonathon most popular?
- Jonathon peaked in 1990, reaching #124 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jonathon with classmates?
- Jonathon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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