Boys name · California
Jonathan in California
In SSA data for California, 122,519 babies are named Jonathan across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1920. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #65 most popular boys name, with 541 born.
Popularity over time
Jonathan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | #479 |
| 1944 | 50 | #205 |
| 1958 | 234 | #136 |
| 1971 | 735 | #44 |
| 1985 | 2,935 | #15 |
| 1998 | 3,078 | #11 |
| 2012 | 1,737 | #19 |
| 2025 | 541 | #65 |
Its busiest year in California was 1990, with 4,118 Jonathan births. Jonathan's highest rank in California was #9, set in 1990.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #9 in 1990 to #553 in 1926, starting at #479 in 1920 and ending at #65 in 2025.
Nationally, Jonathan's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #5 in 1981. See Jonathan in every state →
How popular is Jonathan in California?
In SSA data for California, 122,519 babies are named Jonathan across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1920. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #65 most popular boys name, with 541 born.
How many babies are named Jonathan in California?
In 2025, 541 babies born in California were named Jonathan.
What is the rank of Jonathan in California?
Jonathan's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #65.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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