Will my child share the name Johnathan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Johnathan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Johnathan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Johnathan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Johnathan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 847 places in the last five years. Its peak was #267 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Johnathan popular in the US as well as the UK?

Johnathan is more popular in the US (#517) than in the UK (#2672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Johnathan a popular baby name in the United States?

Johnathan ranks #517 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2672

Johnathan

Johnathan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Johnathan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2672

US Rank #517

About the Name Johnathan

Johnathan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 847 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #267 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Johnathan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #517, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.