Jhonathan: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	5	1	–	#5,450
1980s	80	8	+1500%	#3,030
1990s	222	22	+178%	#2,575
2000s	336	34	+51%	#2,403
2010s	198	20	-41%	#3,334
2020s (to 2025)	84	14	-29%	#5,310

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#5,450

1980s

+1500%

#3,030

1990s

222

+178%

#2,575

2000s

336

+51%

#2,403

2010s

198

-41%

#3,334

2020s (to 2025)

-29%

#5,310

The story of Jhonathan

Jhonathan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,264 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1973, 925 American babies have been named Jhonathan. Its peak came in 2000, when 40 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 Jhonathan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Jhonathan?

The median living Jhonathan is about 21 years old; half are between 14 and 29. An estimated 900 people named Jhonathan are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Jhonathan year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	14	#6,264
2024	18	#5,326
2023	10	#7,967
2022	18	#5,310
2021	16	#5,656
2020	8	#9,090
2019	19	#5,047
2018	12	#6,903
2017	8	#9,244
2016	12	#6,915
2015	15	#5,862
2014	19	#4,964
2013	23	#4,243
2012	24	#4,197
2011	33	#3,334
2010	33	#3,346
2009	33	#3,366
2008	35	#3,255
2007	30	#3,553
2006	32	#3,347
2005	40	#2,732
2004	39	#2,720
2003	34	#2,883
2002	21	#3,970
2001	32	#2,897
2000	40	#2,403
1995	25	#2,883
1990	15	#3,867
1985	8	#4,905
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
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1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jhonathan, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jhonathan?

The median living Jhonathan is about 21 years old. Half of all living Jhonathans are between 14 and 29 years old.

How many people named Jhonathan are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Jhonathan are alive in the United States, based on 925 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Jhonathan in 2025?

Jhonathan ranked #6,264 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jhonathan?

925 babies have been named Jhonathan in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jhonathan most popular?

Jhonathan peaked in 2000, when 40 newborns received the name.

Is Jhonathan a boy or girl name?

Jhonathan is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jhonathan rising or falling?

Jhonathan is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Jhonathan popularity over time

The story of Jhonathan

How old are people named Jhonathan?

Jhonathan year by year

Frequently asked questions

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