Jonathon is a distinctive choice, ranked #3848 in 2020. Your child is likely to be the only Jonathon in their class.
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UK Rank 2020
#3848
About the Name Jonathon
Jonathon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1821 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #175 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jonathon is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jonathon
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Jonathon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jonathon in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jonathon has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1821 places in the last five years. Its peak was #175 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jonathon is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Jonathon does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Jonathons in the wild.
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UK babies named Jonathon (2020)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1821 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jonathon
Likely around 1 other Jonathon in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2020)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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