Jonathan
BoysBest rank #35 (2008) · ranked in 12 years
With a peak of #35 in 2008, Jonathan appeared in the rankings across 2008-2019.
It eased from #35 in 2008 to #100 in 2019.
It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
In 2008, 12,923 babies were given the name Jonathan.
Jonathan was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.
Rank by year
Where Jonathan is most popular
In 2025, Jonathan was recorded in 48 of the 51 US jurisdictions the SSA reports on, with 3,814 births nationwide.
The largest share came from California at 541 births, 14.2% of the national total, where it ranked #108 that year.
By census region the name skews South, which accounts for 42.6% of Jonathan births, against 16.1% Northeast, 16.7% Midwest, 24.6% West.
State rankings spread more than the national figure suggests: Jonathan placed as high as #108 in California and as low as #344 in Maine.
The 3 jurisdictions without a figure are not zeros. SSA withholds any name with fewer than 5 occurrences in a given state and year to protect privacy.
Top states, 2025
- 1California541 · #108 there
- 2Texas491 · #123 there
- 3Florida244 · #146 there
- 4New York199 · #162 there
- 5North Carolina147 · #145 there
Share by census region
- Northeast16.1%
- Midwest16.7%
- South42.6%
- West24.6%
Shares are of this name's national total, not of each state's births. SSA withholds any name under 5 occurrences per state and year. Browse all states
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jonathan a popular name?
- Jonathan reached a best rank of #35 in 2008 and has charted in 12 years.
- Where does Jonathan rank now?
- Jonathan does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
- Is Jonathan a boy or girl name?
- It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
- When was Jonathan most popular?
- Jonathan peaked around 2008.
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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)