Jonathan
Jonathan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒɒnəθən/ · /ˈd͡ʒɑnəθən/
Meaning and origin of Jonathan
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew יְהוֹנָתָן (yəhōnāṯān), יוֹנָתָן (yōnāṯān, literally “God has given”), apparently with influence from Aramaic [Term?].
How popular is Jonathan?
Since 1880, 3,574 girls and 870,866 boys in the U.S. have been named Jonathan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #842 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #15 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #89 for boys, with 3,827 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jonathan
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Sibling name ideas for Jonathan
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Jonathan FAQ
What does the name Jonathan mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. Borrowed from Hebrew יְהוֹנָתָן (yəhōnāṯān), יוֹנָתָן (yōnāṯān, literally “God has given”), apparently with influence from Aramaic [Term?].
What is the origin of the name Jonathan?
Jonathan is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jonathan?
Since 1880, 3,574 girls and 870,866 boys in the U.S. have been named Jonathan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #842 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #15 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #89 for boys, with 3,827 babies given the name.
Is Jonathan a boy or girl name?
Jonathan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,574 girls and 870,866 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.