Jonathan
Jonathan is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of Yahweh; Yahweh has given.
Origin and history
Jonathan is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning 'given by God' or 'gift of YHWH'. Although predominantly given to males, U.S. Social Security records reflect steady, minor usage for females over the past century. Its long history gives it a recognizable, traditional presence in American naming culture.
Popularity in the United States
3,574 babies in the United States have been named Jonathan since 1880. It ranks #2955 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2068.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.8 %)
- NY (12.7 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
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 | 53 |
| 1960-1970 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 635 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,583 |
| 1990-2000 | 626 |
| 2000-2010 | 342 |
| 2010-2019 | 113 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Nicknames
Jon, Jonny, John, Nathan
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Hebrew name Yehonatan, famous for the story of steadfast friendship between Jonathan and David.
- While historically masculine, over 3,500 girls in the U.S. have been named Jonathan since 1880.