Johnathan
Johnathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has given or gift of God.
Origin and history
Johnathan is a variant spelling of Jonathan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehonatan meaning Yahweh has given. It has maintained steady popularity in the United States as a classic biblical choice with a slightly modernized spelling. While less common than the traditional Jonathan spelling, it remains widely recognized.
Popularity in the United States
98,262 babies in the United States have been named Johnathan since 1880. It ranks #317 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #468.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 51 |
| 1920-1930 | 93 |
| 1930-1940 | 97 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 792 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,432 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,820 |
| 1980-1990 | 21,908 |
| 1990-2000 | 27,264 |
| 2000-2010 | 21,920 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,804 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,855 |
Famous people named Johnathan
- Johnathan Wendel: Esports Player, Entrepreneur
- Johnathan Thurston: Rugby Player
- Johnathan Joseph: Athlete
Nicknames
John, Johnny, Jon, Jonny
Fun facts
- Johnathan incorporates the 'John' spelling while preserving the full phonetic structure of the traditional Jonathan.
- The spelling reached its highest usage in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.