How old is someone named Jonathon?
The average Jonathon is 36 years old.
Half of all living Jonathons are between 28 and 43.
When was Jonathon popular?
Jonathon rose fast and peaked in 1990, then faded almost as fast. 50% of all Jonathons were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 | 0 |
| 1920s | 57 | 0 |
| 1930s | 47 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 344 | 160 |
| 1950s | 1,253 | 840 |
| 1960s | 2,524 | 2,100 |
| 1970s | 7,217 | 6,500 |
| 1980s | 19,711 | 19,000 |
| 1990s | 21,488 | 21,000 |
| 2000s | 9,583 | 9,400 |
| 2010s | 2,825 | 2,800 |
| 2020s | 756 | 750 |
How many Jonathons are still alive?
About 62,000 Jonathons are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 66,000 babies named Jonathon since 1912.
Nearly every Jonathon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jonathon?
About half of living Jonathons are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 15%
- Millennial 53%
- Gen Z 26%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Jonathon an old name?
Somewhat. Jonathon is older than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jonathon will be 60 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jonathon a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Jonathons are men.
Names the same age as Jonathon
NAME TWIN
Jonathon's name twin is Bethany. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Bethany's age curve is the closest match to Jonathon's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Jonathon
How old is the average Jonathon?
The average Jonathon in the US is 36 years old. The median is 35, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jonathon?
About 62,000 Jonathons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 66,000 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Jonathon most popular?
In 1990, when about 2,700 baby boys were named Jonathon.
Is Jonathon a Millennial name?
Yes. About 53% of living Jonathons are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this