How Many People Are Named Janathan?

Complete statistics for the name Janathan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Janathan
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Janathan, a very rare male name, is held by just 364 people in the US today, making up 1 in 907,029 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1988 when 22 babies were named Janathan, and it's remained stable since then.

~364
Living in US
1 in 907,029
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jonathan
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,473
Worldwide Bearers
#202,847
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
368
🇳🇬 Nigeria
289
🇱🇷 Liberia
234
🇺🇸 United States
114
🇧🇷 Brazil
89
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
45
🇵🇭 Philippines
38
🇿🇲 Zambia
38
🇲🇾 Malaysia
37
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
32

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
364 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
122
Would be under 30 (32%)
253
Would be 30–60 (67%)
5
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 380 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Janathan Through the Generations

Janathan has seen steady usage through the decades, peaking in 1988 with 22 births. Today, there are 364 people named Janathan in the United States, with most being adults aged 30 to 60. The name's stability suggests it's a blend of classic and modern appeal, fitting well across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 16

✨ Similar Names to Janathan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janathan's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Janathan

How Many People Have the Name Janathan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 364 people in the United States currently share the name Janathan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 907,029 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janathan a Common or Rare Name?

Janathan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Janathan Mean?

Janathan means "creative variant of Jonathan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Janathan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Janathan Most Popular?

The name Janathan reached peak popularity in 1988, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Janathan?

Approximately 364 people named Janathan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 380. That works out to roughly 1 in 907,029 Americans.

Is Janathan a rare name?

Janathan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 907,029 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janathan mean?

Janathan means "creative variant of Jonathan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Janathan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Janathan are male and 0% are female.

When was Janathan most popular?

Janathan peaked in 1988 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US364
All-Time Births380
1 in X1 in 907,029
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1988
World Rank#202,847
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.