Jonathon
Jonathon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has given; gift of God.
Origin and history
Jonathon is a spelling variant of the classic Hebrew name Jonathan, which means 'YHWH has given' or 'gift of God'. It has been a steadily recognized masculine name in the United States for over a century, peaking in popularity during the late 20th century. Although less common than the traditional 'Jonathan' spelling, it remains familiar to American English speakers.
Popularity in the United States
65,612 babies in the United States have been named Jonathon since 1880. It ranks #425 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1223.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.7 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 57 |
| 1930-1940 | 47 |
| 1940-1950 | 344 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,253 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,524 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,200 |
| 1980-1990 | 19,576 |
| 1990-2000 | 21,429 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,570 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,825 |
| 2020-2029 | 756 |
Famous people named Jonathon
- Jonathon Schaech: Actor, Writer
- Jonathon Young: Actor, Playwright
Nicknames
Jon, Jonny, Jono
Fun facts
- Jonathon is an alternative spelling of Jonathan that gained notable traction in the mid-to-late 20th century in the U.S.
- The original Hebrew name Yohonatan is famed for the biblical story of devotion and friendship between Jonathan and David.