Jonatan
Every Jonatan since 1971 — 3,725 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jonatan
Jonatan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,733 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 3,725 American babies have been named Jonatan. Its peak came in 2006, when 159 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 Jonatan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jonatan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2,733 |
| 2024 | 60 | #2,358 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,781 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2,775 |
| 2021 | 55 | #2,450 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,051 |
| 2019 | 46 | #2,746 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,134 |
| 2017 | 45 | #2,736 |
| 2016 | 50 | #2,534 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,061 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,286 |
| 2013 | 79 | #1,819 |
| 2012 | 71 | #1,998 |
| 2011 | 102 | #1,554 |
| 2010 | 112 | #1,466 |
| 2009 | 129 | #1,342 |
| 2008 | 148 | #1,195 |
| 2007 | 147 | #1,201 |
| 2006 | 159 | #1,103 |
| 2005 | 150 | #1,102 |
| 2004 | 142 | #1,117 |
| 2003 | 154 | #1,027 |
| 2002 | 155 | #1,005 |
| 2001 | 136 | #1,064 |
| 2000 | 128 | #1,101 |
| 1995 | 149 | #901 |
| 1990 | 64 | #1,403 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,015 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,172 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,875 |
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Famous people named Jonatan
- Jonatan Johansson Soccer player · b. 1975
- Jonatan Maidana Soccer player · b. 1985
- Jonatan Cristaldo Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jonatan in 2025?
Jonatan ranked #2,733 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jonatan?
3,725 babies have been named Jonatan in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jonatan most popular?
Jonatan peaked in 2006, when 159 newborns received the name.
Is Jonatan a boy or girl name?
Jonatan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jonatan rising or falling?
Jonatan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jonatan?
Well-known people named Jonatan include Jonatan Johansson (soccer player), Jonatan Maidana (soccer player), Jonatan Cristaldo (soccer player).