Johnathan

Johnathan: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameHebrew origin#508 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Johnathan

  • A male given name from Hebrew, of uncommon usage, variant of Jonathan.

Etymology

See Jonathan.

How popular is Johnathan?

#508boys, 2025
594U.S. babies in 2025
#108peak rank (1990)
98,611babies since 1880

Since 1880, 349 girls and 98,262 boys in the U.S. have been named Johnathan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3476 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #108 in 1990. In 2025 it ranked #508 for boys, with 594 babies given the name.

188019201960200020253,253 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Johnathan FAQ

What does the name Johnathan mean?

A male given name from Hebrew, of uncommon usage, variant of Jonathan. See Jonathan.

What is the origin of the name Johnathan?

Johnathan is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Johnathan?

Since 1880, 349 girls and 98,262 boys in the U.S. have been named Johnathan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3476 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #108 in 1990. In 2025 it ranked #508 for boys, with 594 babies given the name.

Is Johnathan a boy or girl name?

Johnathan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 349 girls and 98,262 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.