Jonthan
Jonthan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has given.
Origin and history
Jonthan is a variant spelling of Jonathan, derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan. It means 'God has given' or 'gift of YHWH'. In the United States, it is a rare spelling variation of a classic biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
990 babies in the United States have been named Jonthan since 1880. It ranks #3692 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.3 %)
- NY (22.5 %)
- TX (20 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- AL (4.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 72 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 368 |
| 1990-2000 | 259 |
| 2000-2010 | 93 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jon, Jonny, Johnny
Fun facts
- Jonthan is a phonetic or modern typographical variation of the traditional name Jonathan.
- The name traces its ultimate roots back to the ancient Hebrew name Yehonatan.