Jonathan
Jonathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has given; gift of God.
Origin and history
Jonathan is a classic masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'YHWH has given' or 'gift of God'. It has been a mainstay in English-speaking countries for centuries and remains extremely popular in the United States. The name carries strong biblical roots through the loyal friend of David in the Old Testament.
Popularity in the United States
870,866 babies in the United States have been named Jonathan since 1880. It ranks #36 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #79.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.1 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- FL (5 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 192 |
| 1890-1900 | 129 |
| 1900-1910 | 139 |
| 1910-1920 | 660 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,078 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,663 |
| 1940-1950 | 8,296 |
| 1950-1960 | 25,816 |
| 1960-1970 | 47,389 |
| 1970-1980 | 107,926 |
| 1980-1990 | 229,953 |
| 1990-2000 | 197,503 |
| 2000-2010 | 144,848 |
| 2010-2019 | 79,888 |
| 2020-2029 | 25,386 |
Famous people named Jonathan
- Jonathan Swift: Author, Satirist
- Jonathan Groff: Actor, Singer
- Jonathan Majors: Actor
Nicknames
Jon, Jonny, John
Fun facts
- The biblical Jonathan is famous for his legendary loyalty and devotion to David.
- Jonathan has been one of the top masculine names in the United States for decades, ranking within the top 40 overall since 1880.