Boy · #5,751 in 2026

Jonahan

Name: Popularity of the name Jonahan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jonahan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,751

Peak Rank

#5,751 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

1988

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#5751

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jonahan

Jonahan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 7 Jonahans were born — ranking #5,751 that year. As of 2026, Jonahan ranks #5,751 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Jonahans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Jonahan

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

Jonathan
Monahan
Jonatan
Shanahan
Johnathan
Jonathon
Johnathon
Monaghan
Hanahan
Monohan
Channahon
Manahan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jonahan

What does the name Jonahan mean?

Jonahan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jonahan in 2026?

In 2026, Jonahan ranks #5,751 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Jonahan most popular?

Jonahan reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #5,751 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jonahan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jonahan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jonahan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jonahan include Josefina, Jong, Juarez. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jonahan

Jonahan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Jonahan's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #5,751. Use the chart and map above to compare Jonahan'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.