Janathan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAN-uh-thun / /ˈdʒænəθən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: variant of Jonathan
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Janathan is a variant of Jonathan, which has Hebrew origins. Jonathan is a biblical name, borne by the son of King Saul and a close friend of David. The name has been popular in various cultures and has seen different spellings and adaptations over time. Janathan may be used in modern contexts as a unique alternative to the more common Jonathan.
Trend Summary
The name Janathan is relatively uncommon and has not shown significant popularity trends in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jonathan
- Jonathon
International Variants
- Jonatán (Spanish)
- Jonas (Latin)
- Yonatan (Hebrew)
Famous people named Janathan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janathan was first seen in the United States in 1962. Janathan has ranked as high as #1143 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Janathan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janathan (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |