Yonathan
Yonathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has given; gift of God.
Origin and history
Yonathan is a variant spelling of the biblical name Jonathan, originating from the Hebrew Yehonatan. It means 'Yahweh has given' or 'gift of God'. In the United States, it serves as a less common phonetic alternative to the traditional Jonathan.
Popularity in the United States
1,455 babies in the United States have been named Yonathan since 1880. It ranks #3272 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.8 %)
- TX (22.1 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- VA (4.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 261 |
| 2000-2010 | 522 |
| 2010-2019 | 422 |
| 2020-2029 | 175 |
Nicknames
Yon, Yoni
Fun facts
- Yonathan reflects the original Hebrew pronunciation of Jonathan more closely than the English 'J' spelling.
- While Jonathan is immensely popular in the U.S., the Yonathan spelling remains a distinctive alternative.