Jonathon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JON-uh-thon //ˈdʒɒnəθən//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God has given; English: variant of Jonathan
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jonathon is derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan, which means "Yahweh has given." This name is composed of two elements: "Yeho," a form of the divine name Yahweh, and "natan," meaning "to give." The name appears in the Old Testament, notably borne by Jonathan, the son of King Saul and a close friend of David, which solidified its significance in Jewish tradition. The name transitioned into Greek as Iōnathas and later into Latin as Jonathan, eventually making its way into Old French as Jonathas before entering the English language in the medieval period.
Historically, the name has been associated with various notable figures. In the biblical context, Jonathan is celebrated for his loyalty and bravery, particularly in the narratives surrounding the early monarchy of Israel.
The name has been used in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, which was published in the early 17th century. This translation helped to further disseminate the name in English-speaking cultures, reinforcing its biblical roots and cultural significance.
Culturally, Jonathon has been embraced in various literary and historical contexts, often symbolizing loyalty, friendship, and sacrifice, traits exemplified by the biblical Jonathan. The name has also seen variations, such as the diminutive form Jon, which has been used in various cultures.
The enduring nature of Jonathon in literature and religious texts underscores its lasting impact and resonance throughout history.
Famous people named Jonathon
In this section, you will find notable people named Jonathon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jonathon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Jonathon who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Jonathon Groff is an actor and singer best known for Hamilton, Mindhunter, and Glee.
Jonathon Edwards is a former athlete best known for his achievements in triple jump and Olympic gold medalist.
Jonathon Simmons is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic.
Fictional characters named Jonathon
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Jonathon is a fictional character from the comic book series Jonathon. He is a young hero who embarks on a journey to discover his powers and destiny.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jonathon was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Jonathon has ranked as high as #247 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Jonathon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jonathon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jonathon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jonathon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 | 119 | 0 |
| 2024 | 114 | 114 | 0 |
| 2023 | 134 | 134 | 0 |
| 2022 | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| 2021 | 119 | 119 | 0 |
| 2020 | 147 | 147 | 0 |
| 2019 | 168 | 168 | 0 |
| 2018 | 194 | 194 | 0 |
| 2017 | 195 | 195 | 0 |
| 2016 | 207 | 207 | 0 |
| 2015 | 254 | 254 | 0 |
| 2014 | 272 | 272 | 0 |
| 2013 | 286 | 286 | 0 |
| 2012 | 364 | 364 | 0 |
| 2011 | 398 | 398 | 0 |
| 2010 | 487 | 487 | 0 |
| 2009 | 542 | 542 | 0 |
| 2008 | 613 | 613 | 0 |
| 2007 | 716 | 716 | 0 |
| 2006 | 798 | 798 | 0 |
| 2005 | 922 | 922 | 0 |
| 2004 | 930 | 923 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1,072 | 1,072 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1,160 | 1,160 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1,325 | 1,325 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1,505 | 1,499 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1,648 | 1,648 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1,737 | 1,737 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1,850 | 1,845 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1,980 | 1,972 | 8 |
| 1995 | 1,977 | 1,972 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2,203 | 2,197 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2,325 | 2,318 | 7 |
| 1992 | 2,478 | 2,471 | 7 |
| 1991 | 2,610 | 2,601 | 9 |
| 1990 | 2,680 | 2,668 | 12 |
| 1989 | 2,534 | 2,528 | 6 |
| 1988 | 2,347 | 2,330 | 17 |
| 1987 | 2,133 | 2,117 | 16 |
| 1986 | 2,127 | 2,106 | 21 |
| 1985 | 2,047 | 2,031 | 16 |
| 1984 | 1,891 | 1,870 | 21 |
| 1983 | 1,707 | 1,694 | 13 |
| 1982 | 1,844 | 1,830 | 14 |
| 1981 | 1,648 | 1,642 | 6 |
| 1980 | 1,433 | 1,428 | 5 |
| 1979 | 1,025 | 1,020 | 5 |
| 1978 | 882 | 875 | 7 |
| 1977 | 840 | 840 | 0 |
| 1976 | 776 | 776 | 0 |
| 1975 | 741 | 736 | 5 |
| 1974 | 629 | 629 | 0 |
| 1973 | 665 | 665 | 0 |
| 1972 | 559 | 559 | 0 |
| 1971 | 574 | 574 | 0 |
| 1970 | 526 | 526 | 0 |
| 1969 | 407 | 407 | 0 |
| 1968 | 329 | 329 | 0 |
| 1967 | 288 | 288 | 0 |
| 1966 | 245 | 245 | 0 |
| 1965 | 238 | 238 | 0 |
| 1964 | 229 | 229 | 0 |
| 1963 | 240 | 240 | 0 |
| 1962 | 217 | 217 | 0 |
| 1961 | 169 | 169 | 0 |
| 1960 | 162 | 162 | 0 |
| 1959 | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| 1958 | 140 | 140 | 0 |
| 1957 | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| 1956 | 162 | 162 | 0 |
| 1955 | 152 | 152 | 0 |
| 1954 | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| 1953 | 115 | 115 | 0 |
| 1952 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1951 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 1950 | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| 1949 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1948 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1947 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 1946 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1945 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1944 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1943 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1942 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1941 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1940 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1939 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1938 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1936 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1930 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1929 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1928 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1927 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1926 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1924 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1923 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1922 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1921 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1917 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1915 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Jonathon (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 16 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| FL | 6 |