Jotham Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJO-tham / ˈdʒoʊθəmHebrew
Meaning
Hebrew: He is perfect; He is complete
Historical & Cultural Background
Jotham is a name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is associated with Jotham of Judah, a king noted for his righteousness and building projects. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly among those with Judeo-Christian backgrounds. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Jotham has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jothan
International Variants
- Jotam (Spanish)
- Jothem (Portuguese)
Famous people named Jotham
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jotham was first seen in the United States in 1969. Jotham has ranked as high as #1326 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)
Top States for Jotham (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 28 |