Name comparison · boy names
Jonah vs. Jonathan
In 2025, Jonathan leads at #89 among U.S. boys' names, with Jonah at #128. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Jonah | Jonathan |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #128 | #89 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,828 | 3,822 |
| All-time peak | #124 in 2023 | #15 in 1988 |
| Uniqueness score | 22 / 100 | 18 / 100 |
| Strongest state | District of Columbia (#66) | Alabama (#63) |