Total births
25
Boys' name · since 1981
Jonathn
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 25 babies named Jonathn, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 25
- total births
- 1981–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
25 boys have been named Jonathn since 1981, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jonathn recorded 25 times among boys since 1981, 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 1981 to 1988.
- 25 total births
- 1981–1988 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
25 boys have been named Jonathn since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1988.
- 25
- total births
- 1981–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Jonathn was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
7 babies were named Jonathn in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Jonathn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jonathn splits its recorded history at 1984: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jonathn at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Jonathn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1988
- Peak year (1984)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Jonathn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jonathn's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Jonathn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 25 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jonathn? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 25 babies named Jonathn. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 7 births.
When was Jonathn most popular? ▼
Jonathn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Jonathn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jonathn since 1981 -- 8 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Jonathn? ▼
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.
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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, 1981–1988 (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. "Jonathn: Baby Name Since 1981 - 25 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jonathn. 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 Jonathn 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.