Boy · #2,066 in 2026

Johnatha

Current Rank
#2,066
Peak Rank
#2,066 (1989)
Total Babies
57
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1973
First Year
1989
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#2066
Peak Rank
57
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Johnatha

Johnatha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 34 Johnathas were born — ranking #2,066 that year. As of 2026, Johnatha ranks #2,066 for baby boys with 34 births, with steady use. In total, more than 57 Johnathas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Johnatha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Johnatha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnatha

What does the name Johnatha mean?
Johnatha is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Johnatha in 2026?
In 2026, Johnatha ranks #2,066 among boys' names in the U.S., with 34 babies given the name that year.
When was Johnatha most popular?
Johnatha reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #2,066 that year with 34 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Johnatha most popular?
Johnatha has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Johnatha.
Is Johnatha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Johnatha is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Johnatha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Johnatha include Bianca, Fateh, Keno. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Johnatha

Johnatha is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 57 births in the dataset. Johnatha's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #2,066. Use the chart and map above to compare Johnatha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.