Johnathon
Rare non-standard spelling of Jonathan.
Every Johnathon since 1919 — 25,652 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johnathon
Johnathon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,171 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 25,652 American babies have been named Johnathon. Its peak came in 1990, when 1,090 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Johnathon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johnathon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 66 | #2,171 |
| 2024 | — | — | 72 | #2,087 |
| 2023 | — | — | 65 | #2,204 |
| 2022 | — | — | 92 | #1,788 |
| 2021 | — | — | 95 | #1,715 |
| 2020 | — | — | 126 | #1,389 |
| 2019 | — | — | 122 | #1,436 |
| 2018 | — | — | 145 | #1,271 |
| 2017 | — | — | 132 | #1,355 |
| 2016 | — | — | 146 | #1,255 |
| 2015 | — | — | 171 | #1,122 |
| 2014 | — | — | 234 | #916 |
| 2013 | — | — | 249 | #859 |
| 2012 | — | — | 265 | #826 |
| 2011 | — | — | 266 | #818 |
| 2010 | — | — | 282 | #782 |
| 2009 | — | — | 395 | #635 |
| 2008 | — | — | 371 | #655 |
| 2007 | — | — | 425 | #595 |
| 2006 | — | — | 467 | #542 |
| 2005 | — | — | 458 | #531 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,316 | 481 | #509 |
| 2003 | — | — | 533 | #471 |
| 2002 | — | — | 609 | #414 |
| 2001 | — | — | 616 | #406 |
| 2000 | — | — | 696 | #378 |
| 1995 | — | — | 859 | #308 |
| 1990 | — | — | 1,090 | #250 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,834 | 756 | #276 |
| 1980 | — | — | 381 | #423 |
| 1975 | — | — | 157 | #658 |
| 1970 | — | — | 73 | #936 |
| 1965 | — | — | 33 | #1,345 |
| 1960 | — | — | 22 | #1,746 |
| 1955 | — | — | 15 | #2,092 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,178 |
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Famous people named Johnathon
- Johnathon Schaech Actor · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johnathon mean?
Rare non-standard spelling of Jonathan.
How popular is the name Johnathon in 2025?
Johnathon ranked #2,171 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johnathon?
25,652 babies have been named Johnathon in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johnathon most popular?
Johnathon peaked in 1990, when 1,090 newborns received the name.
Is Johnathon a boy or girl name?
Johnathon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Johnathon rising or falling?
Johnathon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Johnathon?
Well-known people named Johnathon include Johnathon Schaech (actor).