Jotham
Jotham is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is perfect or God is upright.
Origin and history
Jotham is a biblical name derived from Hebrew meaning 'Yahweh is perfect' or 'God is upright'. In the Old Testament, Jotham was a king of Judah as well as the youngest son of Gideon. Though historically rare in the United States, it maintains steady, modest usage among parents seeking a classic, lesser-known biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
681 babies in the United States have been named Jotham since 1880. It ranks #3995 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1814.
States where it is most popular
- TX (78 %)
- CA (22 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 30 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 127 |
| 2010-2019 | 273 |
| 2020-2029 | 113 |
Famous people named Jotham
- Jotham Meeker: Missionary, Printer
Fun facts
- Jotham, son of Gideon, is famous for delivering 'Jotham's Parable' in the Book of Judges.
- Another notable biblical figure named Jotham ruled as king of Judah during the 8th century BCE.