Yonatan
Yonatan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has given / God has given.
Origin and history
Yonatan is the traditional Hebrew form of the biblical name Jonathan. It has seen steady, moderate use in the United States, particularly within Jewish communities. It serves as a classic alternative to the anglicized version.
Popularity in the United States
2,551 babies in the United States have been named Yonatan since 1880. It ranks #2566 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1617.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37 %)
- CA (33.5 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- NJ (5.5 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 52 |
| 1980-1990 | 186 |
| 1990-2000 | 467 |
| 2000-2010 | 868 |
| 2010-2019 | 668 |
| 2020-2029 | 310 |
Famous people named Yonatan
- Yonatan Netanyahu: Military Officer, National Hero
Nicknames
Yoni, Jon
Fun facts
- Yonatan is the direct transliteration of the Hebrew name that was anglicized as Jonathan.
- In the Old Testament, Yonatan is renowned for his loyalty, heroism, and deep friendship with David.