Johnathon
Boy name · #2169 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Johnathon? In official American birth records, Johnathon has been tracked continuously since 1919, giving it 106 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 66 baby boys were named Johnathon, placing it at #2169 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1119, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 27,273 boys born in 2025 was named Johnathon.
The 106-year story
Johnathon first appears in the Social Security records in 1919, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1990, when 1,090 boys were named Johnathon — good for #250 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Johnathon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Johnathon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Johnathon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Johnathon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Johnathon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Johnathon is most common
State-level data for Johnathon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Johnathon
Statistically, parents drawn to Johnathon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jonathon, Stephon, Jordon, Jaron, and Johnson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Johnathon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2167 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2078 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2188 |
| 2022 | 92 | #1782 |
| 2021 | 95 | #1710 |
| 2020 | 126 | #1386 |
| 2019 | 122 | #1432 |
| 2018 | 145 | #1261 |
| 2017 | 132 | #1348 |
| 2016 | 146 | #1254 |
| 2015 | 171 | #1119 |
| 2014 | 234 | #915 |
| 2013 | 249 | #858 |
| 2012 | 265 | #825 |
| 2011 | 266 | #818 |
| 2010 | 282 | #782 |
| 2009 | 395 | #634 |
| 2008 | 371 | #655 |
| 2007 | 425 | #595 |
| 2006 | 467 | #542 |
| 2005 | 458 | #529 |
| 2004 | 481 | #509 |
| 2003 | 533 | #471 |
| 2002 | 609 | #414 |
| 2001 | 616 | #406 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Johnathon?
In official American birth records, the name Johnathon first appeared in 1919 (over 106 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 106 years.
Is Johnathon a popular boy name?
Johnathon ranked #2169 among boys in 2025 with 66 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1119.
When was the name Johnathon most popular?
Johnathon peaked in 1990, when 1,090 American boys received the name (ranked #250 that year). Since 1990 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Johnathon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 27,273 newborn American boys was named Johnathon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.