Will my child share the name Jonathon with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Jonathon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jonathon in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jonathon becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jonathon is declining: down 1,828 places since 2015, to #3,848 in 2020. It peaked at #175 in 1996.

Is Jonathon a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Jonathon a popular baby name in the United States?

Jonathon does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3848

Jonathon

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jonathon in their class.