Johnathan
5 countries#508 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Johnathan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
98,611 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #508 · peaked in 1990 with 3,253 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,254 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 1996 with 117 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
896 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1595 · peaked in 1996 with 107 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
305 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 1988 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
228 births recorded 1973–2015 · peaked in 1984 with 15 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
53 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 1997 with 13 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Johnathan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #177 | — |
| 2007 | #187 | ↓10 |
| 2008 | #200 | ↓13 |
| 2009 | #205 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #216 | ↓11 |
| 2011 | #239 | ↓23 |
| 2012 | #258 | ↓19 |
| 2013 | #278 | ↓20 |
| 2014 | #295 | ↓17 |
| 2015 | #308 | ↓13 |
| 2016 | #340 | ↓32 |
| 2017 | #353 | ↓13 |
| 2018 | #385 | ↓32 |
| 2019 | #384 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #418 | ↓34 |
| 2021 | #440 | ↓22 |
| 2022 | #503 | ↓63 |
| 2023 | #467 | ↑36 |
| 2024 | #512 | ↓45 |
| 2025 | #508 | ↑4 |
Frequently asked questions about Johnathan
Is Johnathan a popular name?
Yes — Johnathan currently ranks #508 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Johnathan more common for boys or girls?
Johnathan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Johnathan most popular?
Johnathan peaked in 1990 in United States, with 3,253 recorded births that year.
Is Johnathan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Johnathan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #866 in 1881 to #508 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Johnathan?
At least 100,093 babies have been recorded with the name Johnathan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Johnathan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Johnathan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Johnathan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Johnathan include Gunner, Cillian, Kyle, Leonidas.
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