boy's name
Jonothan
JON-uh-thun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 895
Jonothan is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 5 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 1982, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jonothan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 95 |
| 1970s | 169 |
| 1980s | 227 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 20 |
How Popular Is Jonothan?
In 2015, Jonothan was given to 5 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.
Where Jonothan Is Used
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 Jonothan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jonothan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jonothan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jonothan
- English JON-uh-thun
Sibling Names for Jonothan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jonothan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jonothan
How popular is the name Jonothan?
In 2015, Jonothan was given to 5 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 Jonothan a girl's or a boy's name?
Jonothan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jonothan?
Jonothan has 3 syllables.
When was Jonothan most popular?
Jonothan peaked in 1982, when 33 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.