Total births
792
Boys' name · since 1954
Johnthan
792 babies named Johnthan in U.S. Social Security records since 1954, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 792
- total births
- 1954–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Johnthan is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 792 have been recorded since 1954.
Social Security Administration records show Johnthan recorded 792 times among boys since 1954, 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 1954 to 2013.
- 792 total births
- 1954–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
792 boys have been named Johnthan since 1954, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 792
- total births
- 1954–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Johnthan was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
36 babies were named Johnthan in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Johnthan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Johnthan's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Johnthan at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Johnthan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2013
- Peak year (1991)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Johnthan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Johnthan's strongest decade.
235 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Johnthan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 59
1960s
59 births
- 1970s
1970s
136 births
- 1980s
1980s
235 births
- 1990s
1990s
213 births
- 2000s
2000s
122 births
- 2010s 22
2010s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 235 births (30% of all-time use).
How Johnthan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Johnthan's total volume
Johnthan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Johnthan by state
Where Johnthan concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 21 | 2.7% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Johnthan's total US births 2.7%
Even split
21 of 792 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Johnthan? ▼
792 babies have been named Johnthan since 1954. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1991 with 36 births.
When was Johnthan most popular? ▼
Johnthan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 235 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Johnthan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Johnthan are Texas (21 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Johnthan been used? ▼
Johnthan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 60 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Johnthan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include John, Johnny, Johnnie, Johnathan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Johnthan's data
- Johnthan's decade-level peak was the 1980s (235 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Johnthans (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Johnthan
Nearby Names Like Johnthan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Johnthan
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Johnnie Boy
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Compare Johnthan side by side: Johnthan vs John Johnthan vs Johnny Johnthan vs Johnnie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1954–2013 (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. "Johnthan: Baby Name Since 1954 - 792 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/johnthan. 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 Johnthan 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 June 2026.