Yonatan
Every Yonatan since 1974 — 2,551 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yonatan
Yonatan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,832 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,551 American babies have been named Yonatan. Its peak came in 2005, when 100 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 Yonatan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yonatan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2,832 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,344 |
| 2023 | 53 | #2,539 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,377 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,774 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2,757 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,212 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,208 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,294 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,133 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1,893 |
| 2014 | 77 | #1,906 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,020 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2,323 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,056 |
| 2010 | 72 | #1,955 |
| 2009 | 74 | #1,940 |
| 2008 | 85 | #1,773 |
| 2007 | 89 | #1,712 |
| 2006 | 98 | #1,534 |
| 2005 | 100 | #1,470 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1,670 |
| 2003 | 87 | #1,496 |
| 2002 | 93 | #1,413 |
| 2001 | 94 | #1,367 |
| 2000 | 70 | #1,665 |
| 1995 | 44 | #1,954 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,305 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,046 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,609 |
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Famous people named Yonatan
- Yonatan Netanyahu Military personnel · 1946–1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yonatan in 2025?
Yonatan ranked #2,832 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yonatan?
2,551 babies have been named Yonatan in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yonatan most popular?
Yonatan peaked in 2005, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Yonatan a boy or girl name?
Yonatan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yonatan rising or falling?
Yonatan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yonatan?
Well-known people named Yonatan include Yonatan Netanyahu (military personnel).