Johathan
Johathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has given; gift of God.
Origin and history
Johathan is a variant spelling of Jonathan, derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan. It means 'Yahweh has given' or 'gift of God'. In the United States, it is a rare spelling variant that saw minor usage in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,936 babies in the United States have been named Johathan since 1880. It ranks #2923 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.7 %)
- TX (15.7 %)
- NY (14.5 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- MO (3.4 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 108 |
| 1970-1980 | 336 |
| 1980-1990 | 975 |
| 1990-2000 | 351 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
John, Jon, Johnny, Jonny
Fun facts
- Johathan is an uncommon typographic variant of Jonathan, incorporating an additional 'h'.
- The original name Jonathan represents a classic biblical figure known for his loyalty and friendship with David.