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Jonathan

Jonathan is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Jonathan?

Recorded births named Jonathan by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	874,440 births
England & Wales since 1996	17,226 births
Ireland since 1964	8,554 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Jonathan's popularity over time

Babies named Jonathan per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1988 (24,513/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (1,881/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1981 (476/yr).

When was Jonathan popular?

Jonathan reached its peak in 1988, when it was the #21 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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