Jonan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOH-nan / /ˈdʒoʊ.nən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: variant of Jonathan
Historical & Cultural Background
Jonan is a variant of the name Jonathan, which has Hebrew origins. The name Jonathan appears in the Bible as the son of King Saul and a close friend of David. It has been used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing loyalty and grace. The name has gained popularity in modern times as a unique alternative to more common names.
Trend Summary
Jonan is a less common name in the U.S., with limited popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jonan
- Jonaniel
International Variants
- Jonas (Latin); Yonatan (Hebrew); Jonatan (Spanish)
Famous people named Jonan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jonan was first seen in the United States in 1981. Jonan has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Jonan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jonan (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |