Yonathan Boy
Origin(s)
Hebrew
Meaning
God has given
Historical & Cultural Background
Yonathan is a variant of Jonathan, which has biblical roots. In the Hebrew Bible, Jonathan was the son of King Saul and a close friend of David. The name has been popular in Jewish communities and has also gained traction in various cultures. It reflects themes of loyalty and divine blessing.
Trend Summary
The name Yonathan has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within Jewish communities.
Similar Names
Jonathan, Nathan, Ethan, Gabriel, Matthan, Zachary, Solomon, Jonas
Variants
- Jonathan
- Jon
International Variants
- Jonatán (Spanish)
- Yannick (French)
- Yohanan (Hebrew)
Famous people named Yonathan
Yonathan Ben Artzi is an Israeli author and public speaker known for his writings on Jewish philosophy.
Yonathan S. is a notable Israeli musician recognized for his contributions to contemporary music.
Fictional characters named Yonathan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yonathan was first seen in the United States in 1983. Yonathan has ranked as high as #1332 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Yonathan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yonathan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 65 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 40 |