Jonothan
Jonothan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has given.
Origin and history
Jonothan is a spelling variant of Jonathan, derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan. It means Yahweh has given or gift of God. In the United States, it is a rare spelling variant that saw occasional usage in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
882 babies in the United States have been named Jonothan since 1880. It ranks #3796 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.6 %)
- TX (28.6 %)
- NY (23.8 %)
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 | 67 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 169 |
| 1980-1990 | 227 |
| 1990-2000 | 191 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jon, Jonny
Fun facts
- Jonothan is an alternate spelling of the classic name Jonathan, replacing the second 'a' with an 'o'.
- The variant saw its peak usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.