Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1972
Jonithan
22 babies named Jonithan in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 1997. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
22 boys have been named Jonithan since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jonithan recorded 22 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2001.
- 22 total births
- 1972–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Jonithan since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 22
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Jonithan was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
6 babies were named Jonithan in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Jonithan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jonithan splits its recorded history at 1997: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jonithan at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Jonithan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2001
- Peak year (1997)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Jonithan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jonithan's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Jonithan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jonithan? ▼
22 babies have been named Jonithan since 1972. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1997 with 6 births.
When was Jonithan most popular? ▼
Jonithan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Jonithan been used? ▼
Jonithan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 30 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Jonithan? ▼
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 Jonithan's data
- Jonithan's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2000s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jonithan
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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, 1972–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jonithan: Baby Name Since 1972 - 22 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jonithan. 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 Jonithan 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.