Johnathon
Boy nameJohnathon has been given to 25,652 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It peaked in 1990.
Meaning & origin
Rare non-standard spelling of Jonathan.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
25,652
Peak year
1990 (1,090 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1919
10-year trend
▼ -61%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Johnathon's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #658 |
| 2000 | #378 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Johnathon — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Johnathon.
FAQ
How popular is the name Johnathon?
Johnathon has been given to 25,652 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Johnathon peak?
Johnathon peaked in 1990, when 1,090 babies were given the name.
Is Johnathon a girl or boy name?
Johnathon is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Johnathon are boys).
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