Jonothan
3 countriesPopularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jonothan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
882 births recorded 1950–2015 · peaked in 1982 with 33 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13 births recorded 1996–1999 · peaked in 1999 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10 births recorded 1996–1999 · peaked in 1996 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 1999–1999 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jonothan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #3469 | — |
| 1995 | #3191 | ↑278 |
| 1996 | #3830 | ↓639 |
| 1997 | #3601 | ↑229 |
| 1998 | #4650 | ↓1049 |
| 1999 | #6042 | ↓1392 |
| 2000 | #5040 | ↑1002 |
| 2001 | #4302 | ↑738 |
| 2002 | #7055 | ↓2753 |
| 2003 | #5271 | ↑1784 |
| 2004 | #6976 | ↓1705 |
| 2005 | #7096 | ↓120 |
| 2006 | #6460 | ↑636 |
| 2007 | #9788 | ↓3328 |
| 2008 | #11037 | ↓1249 |
| 2009 | #6436 | ↑4601 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↓5795 |
| 2012 | #12274 | ↓43 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↑166 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↑22 |
Frequently asked questions about Jonothan
Is Jonothan a popular name?
Jonothan has 882 recorded births in United States between 1950 and 2015, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Jonothan more common for boys or girls?
Jonothan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jonothan most popular?
Jonothan peaked in 1982 in United States, with 33 recorded births that year.
Is Jonothan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jonothan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3329 in 1950 to #12086 in 2015.
How many babies have been named Jonothan?
At least 895 babies have been recorded with the name Jonothan across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Jonothan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jonothan appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.