boy's name
Onathan
ON-uh-thun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 47
Onathan is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1989 it was given to 9 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 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Onathan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 37 |
How Popular Is Onathan?
In 1989, Onathan was given to 9 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 Onathan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Onathan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Onathan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Onathan
- English ON-uh-thun
Sibling Names for Onathan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Onathan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Onathan
How popular is the name Onathan?
In 1989, Onathan was given to 9 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 Onathan a girl's or a boy's name?
Onathan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Onathan?
Onathan has 3 syllables.
When was Onathan most popular?
Onathan peaked in 1988, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.