FIRST NAME
Jonathan
Jonathan is the 30th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 716,232 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 976 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #30 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
778,462
living · #55
2020 CENSUS
716,232
living · #30
BABIES NAMED JONATHAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20254K
As a male name, Jonathan peaked in 1988, when 24,349 babies were named Jonathan (the #15 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #7,667 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
976
living · #7,667
BABIES NAMED JONATHAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1954–2025
20255
As a female name, Jonathan peaked in 1984, when 183 babies were named Jonathan (the #842 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)