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How Many People Are Named Johnathan?
Estimated people named Johnathan living in the U.S. today
94,131
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 98,005
- Peak year: 1990 (3,253 births)
- Estimated living today: 94,131
Johnathan by age group — who carries the name today?
Johnathan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Johnathan
Johnathan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 98,005 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 94,131 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,631 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Johnathans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Johnathan in the US?
An estimated 94,131 people named Johnathan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Johnathan rare — about 1 in 3,631 Americans.
Is Johnathan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Johnathan is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Johnathan most popular?
Johnathan peaked in 1990, when 3,253 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Johnathan?
Johnathan ranks #564 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).