Jonothan
boy nameJonothan entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #1734 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#1734
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3188 |
| 1960s | #2704 |
| 1970s | #2491 |
| 1980s | #2470 |
| 1990s | #3641 |
| 2000s | #6946 |
| 2010s | #12175 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Jonothan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jonothan 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 Jonothan in 2025?
- Jonothan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jonothan most popular?
- Jonothan peaked in 1982, reaching #1734 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jonothan with classmates?
- Jonothan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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