Jonathon
Boy name · #1487 in 2025 · Uniqueness 73/100
In 2025, 119 baby boys were named Jonathon, placing it at #1487 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #873, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 15,126 boys born in 2025 was named Jonathon.
The 113-year story
Jonathon first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1990, when 2,668 boys were named Jonathon — good for #124 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 Jonathon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jonathon in class?
Jonathon scores 73 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jonathon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jonathon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jonathon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jonathons were TX (12), MI (11), OH (10), FL (8), CA (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jonathon
Statistically, parents drawn to Jonathon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Johnathon, Stephon, Brenton, Jordon, and Sheldon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jonathon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 | #1486 |
| 2024 | 114 | #1540 |
| 2023 | 134 | #1385 |
| 2022 | 123 | #1468 |
| 2021 | 119 | #1496 |
| 2020 | 147 | #1255 |
| 2019 | 168 | #1157 |
| 2018 | 194 | #1045 |
| 2017 | 195 | #1029 |
| 2016 | 207 | #985 |
| 2015 | 254 | #873 |
| 2014 | 272 | #829 |
| 2013 | 286 | #787 |
| 2012 | 364 | #654 |
| 2011 | 398 | #609 |
| 2010 | 487 | #532 |
| 2009 | 542 | #501 |
| 2008 | 613 | #452 |
| 2007 | 716 | #406 |
| 2006 | 798 | #374 |
| 2005 | 922 | #331 |
| 2004 | 923 | #327 |
| 2003 | 1,072 | #291 |
| 2002 | 1,160 | #269 |
| 2001 | 1,325 | #252 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jonathon a popular boy name?
Jonathon ranked #1487 among boys in 2025 with 119 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #873.
When was the name Jonathon most popular?
Jonathon peaked in 1990, when 2,668 American boys received the name (ranked #124 that year). Since 1990 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jonathon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 15,126 newborn American boys was named Jonathon. It scores 73/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.