Total births
990
Boys' name · since 1956
Jonthan
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 990 babies named Jonthan, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 990
- total births
- 1956–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
990 boys have been named Jonthan since 1956, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jonthan recorded 990 times among boys since 1956, 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 1956 to 2013.
- 990 total births
- 1956–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
990 boys have been named Jonthan since 1956, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 990
- total births
- 1956–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Jonthan was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
48 babies were named Jonthan in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Jonthan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jonthan's full recorded timeline at 1986, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1956, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1986 peak of 48 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jonthan at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Jonthan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2013
- Peak year (1986)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Jonthan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jonthan's strongest decade.
368 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Jonthan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 72
1960s
72 births
- 1970s
1970s
178 births
- 1980s
1980s
368 births
- 1990s
1990s
259 births
- 2000s 93
2000s
93 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 368 births (37% of all-time use).
How Jonthan 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 Jonthan's total volume
Jonthan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jonthan by state
Where Jonthan concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 52 | 5.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 27 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 24 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Jonthan's total US births 5.3%
Even split
52 of 990 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jonthan? ▼
Jonthan has been given to 990 babies in the U.S. since 1956, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 48 babies were born in 1986, its single highest year.
When was Jonthan most popular? ▼
Jonthan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 368 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Jonthan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jonthan are California (52 births), New York (27 births), Texas (24 births).
How long has the name Jonthan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jonthan since 1956 -- 58 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Jonthan? ▼
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 Jonthan's data
- Jonthan's decade-level peak was the 1980s (368 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jonthans (52 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 Jonthan
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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, 1956–2013 (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. "Jonthan: Baby Name Since 1956 - 990 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jonthan. 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 Jonthan 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.