Is Johnathon a boy's or girl's name?

Johnathon is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 52 recorded births.

When was Johnathon most popular?

Johnathon reached its peak popularity in 1990 with 1,090 births that year. It is currently ranked #2080 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Johnathon?

Johnathon is currently ranked #2080 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 25,531 babies since 1919.

Johnathon

A Hebrew name gently fading from the charts.

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#2080▲ 124in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Johnathon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yonatan, meaning 'God has given' or 'gift of God.' Jonathan was King Saul's son and David's closest friend in the Bible — their friendship became a symbol of selfless love and loyalty.

With over 25,500 U.S. births, Johnathon is the most elaborate spelling of this beloved biblical name, giving it a formal weight that parents who want the full name rather than a nickname often prefer.

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Popularity Over Time

Johnathon was #509 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2080, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Johnathon
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	449	#1836	▼
2010s	2,011	#1065	▼
2000s	5,051	#514	▼
1990s	9,074	#302	▲
1980s	6,693	#315	▲
1970s	1,669	#672	▲
1960s	413	#1285	▲
1950s	151	#2195	▲
1940s	15	#3047	▲
1910s	5	#4482	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(78 years, 1919–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Johnathon
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	72	#2080	+7 (10.8%)
2023	65	#2204	-26 (-28.6%)
2022	91	#1791	-4 (-4.2%)
2021	95	#1715	-31 (-24.6%)
2020	126	#1389	+4 (3.3%)
2019	122	#1435	-23 (-15.9%)
2018	145	#1271	+13 (9.8%)
2017	132	#1355	-13 (-9.0%)
2016	145	#1263	-26 (-15.2%)
2015	171	#1122	-63 (-26.9%)
2014	234	#916	-15 (-6.0%)
2013	249	#859	-16 (-6.0%)
2012	265	#826	-1 (-0.4%)
2011	266	#818	-16 (-5.7%)
2010	282	#782	-113 (-28.6%)
2009	395	#635	+24 (6.5%)
2008	371	#655	-54 (-12.7%)
2007	425	#595	-42 (-9.0%)
2006	467	#542	+9 (2.0%)
2005	458	#531	-23 (-4.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Johnathon as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Johnathon has also been given to 52 girls in the U.S. since 1982.

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Total births

1983

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Johnathon be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Johnathon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2080. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1919–2024) · Methodology