Total births
311
Unisex name · since 1962
Jonatha
311 babies named Jonatha in U.S. Social Security records since 1962, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 311
- total births
- 1962–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Jonatha is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 311 have been recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Jonatha recorded 311 times among boys since 1962, 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 1962 to 1996.
- 311 total births
- 1962–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
311 boys have been named Jonatha since 1962, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 311
- total births
- 1962–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Jonatha was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
33 babies were named Jonatha in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Jonatha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jonatha splits its recorded history at 1983: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jonatha at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Jonatha popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1996
- Peak year (1986)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Jonatha popularity over time - girls
29 total births recorded since 1944 (Jonatha as girls' name)
Jonatha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jonatha's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Jonatha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s
1980s
220 births
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 220 births (71% of all-time use).
Jonatha by state
Where Jonatha concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 3.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 1.9% |
California share of Jonatha's total US births 7.4%
Even split
23 of 311 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jonatha? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 311 babies named Jonatha. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 33 births.
When was Jonatha most popular? ▼
Jonatha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Jonatha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jonatha are California (23 births), Texas (10 births), New York (6 births).
Is Jonatha a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jonatha is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 311 births, and as a girl's name it has 29 births.
How long has the name Jonatha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jonatha since 1962 -- 35 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Jonatha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jonathan, Jon, Jonah, Jonathon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jonatha's data
- Jonatha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jonathas (23 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.
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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, 1962–1996 (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. "Jonatha: Baby Name Since 1962 - 311 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jonatha. 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 Jonatha 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.