Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Jonathan
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1988
#89 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
1988
Peak births
24,349
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Millennial
1880Peak 19882025
Quick answers about Jonathan
How many people are named Jonathan?
An estimated 825,490 living Americans are named Jonathan.
How rare is Jonathan?
Jonathan is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,822 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 84.3% from its 1988 peak. It was the #89 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Jonathan?
The median age of a living American named Jonathan is approximately 35 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 44 years old.
Is Jonathan still popular?
Somewhat. Jonathan has been declining since its 1988 peak and registered 3,822 births in 2025.
Peak year
1988
Decline from peak
84.3%
2025
3,822
All-time
870,866