boy's name
Johathan
JON-uh-thun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,936
Johathan is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1988, when 114 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Johathan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 108 |
| 1970s | 336 |
| 1980s | 975 |
| 1990s | 351 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 19 |
How Popular Is Johathan?
In 2012, Johathan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Johathan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Johathan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Johathan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Johathan
- English JON-uh-thun
Sibling Names for Johathan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Johathan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Johathan
How popular is the name Johathan?
In 2012, Johathan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Johathan a girl's or a boy's name?
Johathan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Johathan?
Johathan has 3 syllables.
When was Johathan most popular?
Johathan peaked in 1988, when 114 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.