Jotham Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JO-tham /ˈdʒoʊθəm/
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Hebrew: He is perfect; He is complete
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jotham has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name יותם (Yotam), which means "Yahweh is perfect" or "Yahweh is complete." This name appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it is associated with notable figures such as Jotham, the son of King Uzziah of Judah, who reigned during the 8th century BCE. The name transitioned into Greek as Ἰωάθας (Ioathas) and later into Latin as Jothamus, before being adopted into Old French and subsequently into Middle English, retaining its original form throughout these linguistic shifts.
Historically, Jotham is mentioned in the biblical narrative as a king who ruled with righteousness and was known for his construction projects and military successes. His reign is noted in the context of the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, illustrating the complexities of leadership during that era.
The name has been preserved in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, Jotham carries connotations of divine perfection and completeness, reflecting the attributes of God in Judeo-Christian traditions.
The name has been associated with themes of justice and moral integrity, resonating with the qualities attributed to its biblical namesake. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Joth or Jothie have occasionally been used, though they are less common.
The enduring nature of the name Jotham can be attributed to its strong biblical roots and the positive qualities it embodies, ensuring its place in historical and religious contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jotham was first seen in the United States in 1969.
Jotham has ranked as high as #6942 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Jotham has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jotham 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 Jotham 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 Jotham.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 16 |
| 2024 | 30 | 30 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 |
| 2022 | 18 | 18 |
| 2021 | 19 | 19 |
| 2020 | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 25 | 25 |
| 2018 | 27 | 27 |
| 2017 | 30 | 30 |
| 2016 | 30 | 30 |
| 2015 | 26 | 26 |
| 2014 | 36 | 36 |
| 2013 | 36 | 36 |
| 2012 | 13 | 13 |
| 2011 | 27 | 27 |
| 2010 | 23 | 23 |
| 2009 | 17 | 17 |
| 2008 | 12 | 12 |
| 2007 | 14 | 14 |
| 2006 | 10 | 10 |
| 2005 | 19 | 19 |
| 2004 | 10 | 10 |
| 2003 | 13 | 13 |
| 2002 | 11 | 11 |
| 2001 | 12 | 12 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 | 8 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 13 | 13 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 |
| 1982 | 15 | 15 |
| 1981 | 10 | 10 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Jotham (2020)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |