Jonathon
4 countries#1486 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jonathon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
65,836 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #1486 · peaked in 1990 with 2,680 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,841 births recorded 1976–2020 · peaked in 1996 with 218 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,245 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1996 with 190 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
522 births recorded 1976–2010 · peaked in 1991 with 42 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
74 births recorded 1997–2005 · peaked in 1997 with 21 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jonathon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #374 | — |
| 2007 | #406 | ↓32 |
| 2008 | #452 | ↓46 |
| 2009 | #501 | ↓49 |
| 2010 | #532 | ↓31 |
| 2011 | #609 | ↓77 |
| 2012 | #654 | ↓45 |
| 2013 | #787 | ↓133 |
| 2014 | #829 | ↓42 |
| 2015 | #873 | ↓44 |
| 2016 | #985 | ↓112 |
| 2017 | #1029 | ↓44 |
| 2018 | #1045 | ↓16 |
| 2019 | #1157 | ↓112 |
| 2020 | #1255 | ↓98 |
| 2021 | #1496 | ↓241 |
| 2022 | #1468 | ↑28 |
| 2023 | #1385 | ↑83 |
| 2024 | #1540 | ↓155 |
| 2025 | #1486 | ↑54 |
Frequently asked questions about Jonathon
Is Jonathon a popular name?
Yes — Jonathon currently ranks #1486 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jonathon more common for boys or girls?
Jonathon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jonathon most popular?
Jonathon peaked in 1990 in United States, with 2,680 recorded births that year.
Is Jonathon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jonathon’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2544 in 1912 to #1486 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jonathon?
At least 67,677 babies have been recorded with the name Jonathon across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Jonathon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jonathon appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jonathon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jonathon include Cecil, Finnian, Mauro.
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