Johnathon
Johnathon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has given, or gift of God.
Origin and history
Johnathon is a variant spelling of Jonathan, derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan. It means 'Yahweh has given' or 'gift of God'. While less common than the traditional spelling, it remains a recognized masculine name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
25,600 babies in the United States have been named Johnathon since 1880. It ranks #735 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1422.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.9 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 151 |
| 1960-1970 | 413 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,670 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,693 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,074 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,051 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,012 |
| 2020-2029 | 516 |
Famous people named Johnathon
- Johnathon Schaech: Actor, Writer
- Johnathon Ford: Athlete
Nicknames
John, Johnny, Jon, Jonny
Fun facts
- Johnathon incorporates the traditional spelling of 'John' into the phonetic structure of 'Jonathan'.
- The original name Jonathan is famous in the Hebrew Bible for representing loyalty and devotion.