How Many People Are Named Jonathan?

Curious about how common the name Jonathan is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 870,561
Popularity Level Common
Probability 1 in 379 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 870,561 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Jonathan.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 379 people has this name.

This classification places Jonathan in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Jonathan

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Common

Probability: 1 in 379 people

Total Count

870,561

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 866,991
Female: 3,570

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 36

  • Young (<30) 300,091
  • Adult (30–60) 507,430
  • Old (>60) 63,040

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 50.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 1,693
  • Alabama 15,768
  • Arkansas 7,779
  • Arizona 13,361
  • California 122,464
  • Colorado 10,279
  • Connecticut 12,501
  • DC 4,555
  • Delaware 2,292
  • Florida 43,044
  • Georgia 26,973
  • Hawaii 3,608
  • Iowa 6,691
  • Idaho 2,726
  • Illinois 35,727
  • Indiana 15,539
  • Kansas 6,286
  • Kentucky 13,525
  • Louisiana 13,414
  • Massachusetts 25,647
  • Maryland 13,788
  • Maine 3,713
  • Michigan 22,699
  • Minnesota 12,230
  • Missouri 13,237
  • Mississippi 8,991
  • Montana 1,721
  • North Carolina 29,216
  • North Dakota 1,861
  • Nebraska 4,374
  • New Hampshire 4,155
  • New Jersey 26,787
  • New Mexico 4,881
  • Nevada 4,521
  • New York 72,576
  • Ohio 29,944
  • Oklahoma 8,438
  • Oregon 8,295
  • Pennsylvania 35,117
  • Rhode Island 3,746
  • South Carolina 12,756
  • South Dakota 1,644
  • Tennessee 20,275
  • Texas 74,534
  • Utah 6,964
  • Virginia 22,191
  • Vermont 1,426
  • Washington 13,572
  • Wisconsin 11,999
  • West Virginia 5,869
  • Wyoming 876
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jonathan?

Approximately 870,561 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Jonathan, based on statistical analysis.

Is Jonathan a rare name?

Jonathan is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.