Jonathan Boy

Popularity: #82 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJON-uh-thun / /ˈdʒɒnəθən/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God has given; English: gift from God

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jonathan has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given.' It has been a popular name in various cultures, particularly among Jewish communities. The name gained prominence in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages and has remained a common choice for boys. Jonathan is often associated with loyalty and friendship, notably in the biblical story of David and Jonathan.

Trend Summary

Jonathan has consistently been a popular name in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

JosephJoshuaJacobJamesJaredJordanJesseJonas

Variants

  • Jon
  • Jonny
  • Nathan

International Variants

  • Jonatán (Spanish)
  • Jonathan (French)
  • Yehonatan (Hebrew)

Famous people named Jonathan

Jonathan Swift was an Irish author and satirist, best known for his work 'Gulliver's Travels.'.

Jonathan Frakes is an American actor and director, recognized for his role as Commander Riker in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.'.

Jonathan Groff is an American actor and singer, known for his performances in 'Hamilton' and 'Spring Awakening.'.

Jonathan Edwards was a prominent American theologian and preacher during the First Great Awakening.

Fictional characters named Jonathan

Jonathan Kent is a character in the DC Comics universe, known as the adoptive father of Superman.

Jonathan Joestar is the protagonist of the manga series 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure,' known for his noble character and strength.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jonathan was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jonathan has ranked as high as #21 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jonathan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jonathan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 584
15%
TX 544
14%
FL 274
7%
NY 202
5%
NC 150
4%
GA 142
4%
PA 129
3%
IL 123
3%
OH 115
3%
TN 113
3%
VA 109
3%
WA 98
3%
AZ 98
3%
MD 87
2%
MA 81
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188018
188121
188227
188317
188421
188530
188619
188710
188817
188912
189016
189112
189213
18939
189416
18959
189618
189715
189813
18998
190011
19019
190222
190319
190414
190514
190612
190711
190812
190915
191019
191124
191248
191353
191477
191583
1916100
191796
191883
191977
1920111
1921122
1922117
192397
192497
1925114
1926106
1927108
1928115
192991
1930103
1931117
1932118
1933126
1934133
1935167
1936172
1937197
1938235
1939295
1940276
1941359
1942553
1943575
1944639
1945881
19461,102
19471,197
19481,283
19491,432
19501,538
19511,775
19522,063
19532,335
19542,743
19553,023
19563,125
19573,049
19583,083
19593,083
19603,341
19613,483
19624,255
19634,469
19644,646
19654,723
19664,663
19674,920
19685,806
19697,082
19708,194
19718,629
19729,223
197310,271
197410,231
197510,903
197611,315
197712,322
197812,514
197914,333
198018,988
198122,593
198223,114
198322,756
198423,344
198524,116
198623,973
198723,120
198824,348
198923,607
199024,077
199122,975
199221,415
199319,952
199419,068
199518,155
199618,602
199718,541
199817,649
199917,066
200016,888
200116,146
200215,514
200314,993
200414,375
200514,442
200614,387
200713,809
200812,904
200911,384
201011,140
201110,253
20129,369
20138,575
20148,120
20157,656
20166,980
20176,527
20185,774
20195,466
20204,755
20214,458
20224,213
20234,088
20244,018