Jonatan
Jonatan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
YHWH has given; gift of God.
Origin and history
Jonatan is a variant spelling of Jonathan, derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan. It carries the traditional meaning of 'gift of YHWH' or 'God has given'. In the United States, it is a moderately used alternative spelling, often chosen by families seeking a European or Nordic variation of the classic name.
Popularity in the United States
3,725 babies in the United States have been named Jonatan since 1880. It ranks #2092 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1634.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.8 %)
- TX (25.5 %)
- NY (9 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- AZ (4.7 %)
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 | 30 |
| 1980-1990 | 215 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,070 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,448 |
| 2010-2019 | 669 |
| 2020-2029 | 293 |
Famous people named Jonatan
- Jonatan Johansson: Footballer, Coach
- Jonatan Christie: Badminton Player
Nicknames
Jon, Jonny, Joni
Fun facts
- Jonatan is the standard spelling of Jonathan in several languages, including Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish, and Polish.
- It shares the exact same Hebrew etymology as Jonathan, stemming from the elements 'Yeho' (referring to God) and 'natan' (to give).