Jonathon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJON-uh-thon / /ˈdʒɒnəθən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God has given; English: variant of Jonathan
Historical & Cultural Background
Jonathon is a variant of the name Jonathan, which has Hebrew origins. The name has been used in various cultures and has been popular in English-speaking countries. It has biblical significance, as Jonathan was a close friend of David in the Old Testament. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations over time.
Trend Summary
The name Jonathon has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jonathan
- Jonathon
- Jon
International Variants
- Jonatán (Spanish)
- Jonas (Latin)
- Yonatan (Hebrew)
Famous people named Jonathon
Jonathon Edwards was a prominent American theologian and preacher during the First Great Awakening.
Jonathon Groff is an American actor known for his roles in 'Spring Awakening' and 'Frozen'.
Jonathon Ross is a British television and radio presenter known for his talk shows.
Jonathon Van Ness is an American hair stylist and television personality, known for 'Queer Eye'.
Fictional characters named Jonathon
Jonathon Crane is a character in the DC Comics universe, also known as Scarecrow.
Jonathon Joestar is a character in the manga and anime series 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jonathon was first seen in the United States in 1912. Jonathon has ranked as high as #241 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Jonathon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jonathon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 16 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| IN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 28 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1946 | 54 |
| 1947 | 55 |
| 1948 | 57 |
| 1949 | 61 |
| 1950 | 85 |
| 1951 | 84 |
| 1952 | 90 |
| 1953 | 115 |
| 1954 | 132 |
| 1955 | 152 |
| 1956 | 162 |
| 1957 | 171 |
| 1958 | 140 |
| 1959 | 123 |
| 1960 | 161 |
| 1961 | 170 |
| 1962 | 217 |
| 1963 | 240 |
| 1964 | 229 |
| 1965 | 238 |
| 1966 | 245 |
| 1967 | 288 |
| 1968 | 329 |
| 1969 | 408 |
| 1970 | 526 |
| 1971 | 574 |
| 1972 | 559 |
| 1973 | 666 |
| 1974 | 629 |
| 1975 | 736 |
| 1976 | 776 |
| 1977 | 840 |
| 1978 | 875 |
| 1979 | 1,020 |
| 1980 | 1,429 |
| 1981 | 1,642 |
| 1982 | 1,830 |
| 1983 | 1,694 |
| 1984 | 1,871 |
| 1985 | 2,030 |
| 1986 | 2,107 |
| 1987 | 2,117 |
| 1988 | 2,330 |
| 1989 | 2,528 |
| 1990 | 2,668 |
| 1991 | 2,601 |
| 1992 | 2,471 |
| 1993 | 2,318 |
| 1994 | 2,197 |
| 1995 | 1,972 |
| 1996 | 1,972 |
| 1997 | 1,845 |
| 1998 | 1,737 |
| 1999 | 1,648 |
| 2000 | 1,499 |
| 2001 | 1,325 |
| 2002 | 1,160 |
| 2003 | 1,072 |
| 2004 | 923 |
| 2005 | 922 |
| 2006 | 798 |
| 2007 | 716 |
| 2008 | 613 |
| 2009 | 542 |
| 2010 | 487 |
| 2011 | 398 |
| 2012 | 364 |
| 2013 | 286 |
| 2014 | 272 |
| 2015 | 254 |
| 2016 | 207 |
| 2017 | 195 |
| 2018 | 194 |
| 2019 | 168 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 119 |
| 2022 | 123 |
| 2023 | 134 |
| 2024 | 113 |