Total births
470
Boys' name · since 1964
Joanthan
470 babies named Joanthan in U.S. Social Security records since 1964, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 470
- total births
- 1964–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Joanthan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 470 recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Joanthan recorded 470 times among boys since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 1995.
- 470 total births
- 1964–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
470 boys have been named Joanthan since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 470
- total births
- 1964–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Joanthan was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
39 babies were named Joanthan in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Joanthan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Joanthan splits its recorded history at 1982: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1964 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Joanthan at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Joanthan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1995
- Peak year (1986)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Joanthan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Joanthan's strongest decade.
279 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Joanthan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 89
1970s
89 births
- 1980s
1980s
279 births
- 1990s 90
1990s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 279 births (59% of all-time use).
Joanthan by state
Where Joanthan concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 57 | 12.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 37 | 7.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 13 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 6 | 1.3% |
California share of Joanthan's total US births 12.1%
Even split
57 of 470 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Joanthan? ▼
Joanthan has been given to 470 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 39 babies were born in 1986, its single highest year.
When was Joanthan most popular? ▼
Joanthan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 279 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Joanthan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Joanthan are California (57 births), New York (37 births), New Jersey (13 births).
How long has the name Joanthan been used? ▼
Joanthan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 32 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Joanthan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Joaquin, Joan, Joao, Joah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Joanthan's data
- Joanthan's decade-level peak was the 1980s (279 total births); usage has since declined to 90 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Joanthans (57 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Joanthan
Nearby Names Like Joanthan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Joanthan
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Joan Boy
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Joao Boy
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Joah Boy
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Joachim Boy
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Compare Joanthan side by side: Joanthan vs Joaquin Joanthan vs Joan Joanthan vs Joao
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Joanthan: Baby Name Since 1964 - 470 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/joanthan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Joanthan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.