Name comparison · boy names
Jonathan vs. Jordan
In 2025, Jonathan leads at #89 among U.S. boys' names, with Jordan at #131. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Jonathan | Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #89 | #131 |
| Babies in 2025 | 3,822 | 2,732 |
| All-time peak | #15 in 1988 | #26 in 1997 |
| Uniqueness score | 18 / 100 | 23 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Alabama (#63) | Rhode Island (#97) |