Jhonatan
Every Jhonatan since 1986 — 1,216 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jhonatan
Jhonatan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,889 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 1,216 American babies have been named Jhonatan. Its peak came in 2007, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jhonatan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jhonatan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,889 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,134 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,866 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3,436 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,866 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,615 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,276 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,750 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,478 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,911 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,460 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,771 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,537 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,200 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,773 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,807 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,015 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2,735 |
| 2007 | 78 | #1,856 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,136 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2,508 |
| 2004 | 40 | #2,670 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2,450 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,106 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,365 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,000 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,057 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,077 |
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Famous people named Jhonatan
- Jhonatan da Silva Pereira Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jhonatan in 2025?
Jhonatan ranked #3,889 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jhonatan?
1,216 babies have been named Jhonatan in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jhonatan most popular?
Jhonatan peaked in 2007, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Jhonatan a boy or girl name?
Jhonatan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jhonatan rising or falling?
Jhonatan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jhonatan?
Well-known people named Jhonatan include Jhonatan da Silva Pereira (soccer player).