Total births
681
Boys' name · since 1969
Jotham
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 681 babies named Jotham, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3721
- among boys today
- 681
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Jotham currently ranks #3721 among boys' names in America, with 681 babies recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Jotham recorded 681 times among boys since 1969, holding rank #3721 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #3721 among boys today
- 681 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jotham is currently the #3721 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 681 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3721
- among boys today
- 681
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Jotham vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3721
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Jotham was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
36 babies were named Jotham in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Jotham compares
681 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jotham's all-time total is 86% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jotham | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 681 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jotham's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jotham's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jotham at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#3,721
Active since
1969
Jotham popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Jotham by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jotham's strongest decade.
273 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Jotham births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
- 1980s 79
1980s
79 births
- 1990s 54
1990s
54 births
- 2000s
2000s
127 births
- 2010s
2010s
273 births
- 2020s
2020s
113 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 273 births (40% of all-time use).
How Jotham 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 Jotham's total volume
Jotham vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jotham by state
Where Jotham concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 39 | 5.7% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.6% |
Texas share of Jotham's total US births 5.7%
Even split
39 of 681 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jotham? ▼
681 babies have been named Jotham since 1969. It currently ranks #3721 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 36 births.
When was Jotham most popular? ▼
Jotham was most popular in the 2010s decade with 273 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Jotham most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jotham are Texas (39 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Jotham been used? ▼
Records for Jotham go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jotham? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jothan, Jotavious, Jotaro. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jotham's data
- Jotham's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (273 total births) through the 2020s (113) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jothams (39 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.
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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, 1969–2025 (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. "Jotham: #3721 Boys' Name - 681 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jotham. 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 Jotham 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.