Jhonathan
Jhonathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
YHWH has given; gift of God.
Origin and history
Jhonathan is a spelling variant of the classic Hebrew name Jonathan, incorporating an unconventional placement of the letter 'h'. It has seen modest use in the United States, remaining a rare alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
925 babies in the United States have been named Jhonathan since 1880. It ranks #3753 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1843.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.6 %)
- NY (19.4 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- IL (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 222 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Famous people named Jhonathan
- Jhonathan Florez: Skydiver, Wingsuit Flyer
Nicknames
Jhon, Jho, Jonny
Fun facts
- Jhonathan places the silent letter 'h' after the 'J' rather than after the 't' as seen in the standard spelling Jonathan.
- While Jonathan is immensely popular, Jhonathan remains a comparatively rare variant with under 1,000 U.S. recorded births since 1880.