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How Many People Are Named Jonathan?
Estimated people named Jonathan living in the U.S. today
820,264
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 870,561
- Peak year: 1988 (24,512 births)
- Estimated living today: 820,264
Jonathan by age group — who carries the name today?
Jonathan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jonathan
Jonathan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 870,561 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 820,264 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 417 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jonathans 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 Jonathan in the US?
An estimated 820,264 people named Jonathan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jonathan common — about 1 in 417 Americans.
Is Jonathan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jonathan is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jonathan most popular?
Jonathan peaked in 1988, when 24,512 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jonathan?
Jonathan ranks #37 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 31 out of 100 (higher means rarer).