Johnathan Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In the Old Testament, Johnathan was the oldest son of King Saul, a man known for his strength.

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A Deep Dive

Johnathan Overview

Meaning

God has given

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Yehonatan,” meaning “Yahweh has given”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˌdʒɒnˈæθən/

Popularity

Johnathan is a well-known name worldwide, particularly in the USA, Israel, Canada, and the UK. In the USA, it ranked #467 for boys in 2023

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Traditional, Religious and Spiritual, Long

Associated Traits

Intelligent, Charismatic, Loyal, Kind.

Name Day

March 1st
A Deep Dive

Johnathan Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jonathan, Jonathon, Jonatan, Jhonathan, Johnathon, Jonathen, Jonathyn, Jonathin

Common Nicknames

Jon, Johnny, Jona, Nate, Nat, Jono, Jonny, Jonty, Jax

Diminutives

Jonny, Jono, Jona, Nate

Famous People

  • Johnathan Thurston
    (Australian Rugby Player)
  • Johnathan Hankins
    (American Football Player)
  • Johnathan Larson
    (American Playwright)
  • Johnathan McClain
    (American TV Actor)
  • Johnathan Hillstrand
    (American Reality Star)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Jonathan Byers
    ("Stranger Things," TV Series)
  • Jonathan Kent
    ("Smallville," TV Series)
  • Jonathan Pine
    ("The Night Manager," TV Series)
  • Jonathan Crane
    ("Batman Begins," Film)
  • Jonathan Harker
    ("Dracula," Novel)

Places

  • Jonathan
    (Mississippi, USA)
  • Jonathan Suburb
    (Minnesota, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Johnathan?

Jonathan means “God has given,” depicting a personality that is generous and kind-hearted.

What Is the Origin of The Name Johnathan?

The name Jonathan has Hebrew origins, derived from the Hebrew name “Yehonatan” or “Yonatan”.

Johnathan Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Johnathan in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4432021#5022022#4672023
Top 3 Rankings#1081990#1101991#1121989

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Johnathan

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023467
(+35 from 2022)
647
(+51 from 2022)
0.03533
2022502
(-59 from 2021)
596
(-101 from 2021)
0.03182
2021443
(-24 from 2020)
697
(-14 from 2020)
0.03720
2020419
(-35 from 2019)
711
(-103 from 2019)
0.03844
2019384
(+1 from 2018)
814
(-20 from 2018)
0.04236
2018385
(-32 from 2017)
834
(-112 from 2017)
0.04291
2017353
(-14 from 2016)
946
(-80 from 2016)
0.04780
2016339
(-31 from 2015)
1026
(-134 from 2015)
0.05065
2015308
(-13 from 2014)
1160
(-40 from 2014)
0.05674
2014295
(-17 from 2013)
1200
(-52 from 2013)
0.05856
2013278
(-20 from 2012)
1252
(-159 from 2012)
0.06196
2012258
(-19 from 2011)
1411
(-88 from 2011)
0.06954
2011239
(-23 from 2010)
1499
(-152 from 2010)
0.07379
2010216
(-11 from 2009)
1651
(-191 from 2009)
0.08036
2009205
(-5 from 2008)
1842
(-121 from 2008)
0.08685
2008200
(-13 from 2007)
1963
(-188 from 2007)
0.09003
2007187
(-10 from 2006)
2151
(-156 from 2006)
0.09711
2006177
(+5 from 2005)
2307
(+65 from 2005)
0.10523
2005182
(+1 from 2004)
2242
(+64 from 2004)
0.10539
2004183
(-5 from 2003)
2178
(-18 from 2003)
0.10306
2003178
(-7 from 2002)
2196
(-68 from 2002)
0.10451
2002171
(-5 from 2001)
2264
(-42 from 2001)
0.10955
2001166
(-9 from 2000)
2306
(-163 from 2000)
0.11149
2000157
(-11 from 1999)
2469
(-50 from 1999)
0.11823
1999146
(-3 from 1998)
2519
(-72 from 1998)
0.12354
1998143
(-1 from 1997)
2591
(+41 from 1997)
0.12778
1997142
(-4 from 1996)
2550
(-14 from 1996)
0.12764
1996138
(+5 from 1995)
2564
(+117 from 1995)
0.12796
1995143
(-9 from 1994)
2447
(-165 from 1994)
0.12166
1994134
(-6 from 1993)
2612
(-107 from 1993)
0.12814
1993128
(-6 from 1992)
2719
(-177 from 1992)
0.13164
1992122
(-12 from 1991)
2896
(-224 from 1991)
0.13796
1991110
(-2 from 1990)
3120
(-125 from 1990)
0.14719
1990108
(+4 from 1989)
3245
(+282 from 1989)
0.15079
1989112
(+3 from 1988)
2963
(+289 from 1988)
0.14137
1988115
(+1 from 1987)
2674
(+195 from 1987)
0.13355
1987116
(-1 from 1986)
2479
(+62 from 1986)
0.12711
1986115
(+3 from 1985)
2417
(+26 from 1985)
0.12577
1985118
(+14 from 1984)
2391
(+292 from 1984)
0.12425
1984132
(+5 from 1983)
2099
(+172 from 1983)
0.11185
1983137
(+15 from 1982)
1927
(+90 from 1982)
0.10340
1982152
(+6 from 1981)
1837
(+125 from 1981)
0.09734
1981158
(+16 from 1980)
1712
(+303 from 1980)
0.09193
1980174
(+33 from 1979)
1409
(+269 from 1979)
0.07597
1979207
(+17 from 1978)
1140
(+198 from 1978)
0.06364
1978224
(+8 from 1977)
942
(+12 from 1977)
0.05513
1977232
No change from 1976
930
(+58 from 1976)
0.05441
1976232
(+21 from 1975)
872
(+77 from 1975)
0.05341
1975253
(+28 from 1974)
795
(+127 from 1974)
0.04900
1974281
(-19 from 1973)
668
(-71 from 1973)
0.04098
1973262
(+24 from 1972)
739
(+82 from 1972)
0.04580
1972286
(+37 from 1971)
657
(+80 from 1971)
0.03925
1971323
(+41 from 1970)
577
(+74 from 1970)
0.03174
1970364
(+36 from 1969)
503
(+107 from 1969)
0.02641
1969400
(+7 from 1968)
396
(+37 from 1968)
0.02165
1968407
(+57 from 1967)
359
(+91 from 1967)
0.02022
1967464
(+13 from 1966)
268
(+10 from 1966)
0.01506
1966477
(+59 from 1965)
258
(+52 from 1965)
0.01419
1965536
(-12 from 1964)
206
(-17 from 1964)
0.01087
1964524
(+20 from 1963)
223
(+11 from 1963)
0.01100
1963544
(-22 from 1962)
212
(-19 from 1962)
0.01027
1962522
(+148 from 1961)
231
(+96 from 1961)
0.01099
1961670
(-19 from 1960)
135
(-8 from 1960)
0.00626
1960651
(+83 from 1959)
143
(+34 from 1959)
0.00660
1959734
(-12 from 1958)
109
(+3 from 1958)
0.00503
1958722
(+77 from 1957)
106
(+18 from 1957)
0.00492
1957799
(-87 from 1956)
88
(-18 from 1956)
0.00402
1956712
(+41 from 1955)
106
(+11 from 1955)
0.00494
1955753
(+66 from 1954)
95
(+17 from 1954)
0.00454
1954819
(-6 from 1953)
78
No change from 1953
0.00377
1953813
(+152 from 1952)
78
(+23 from 1952)
0.00390
1952965
(+206 from 1951)
55
(+17 from 1951)
0.00279
19511171
(-31 from 1950)
38
(-1 from 1950)
0.00199
19501140
(-127 from 1949)
39
(-8 from 1949)
0.00214
19491013
(+160 from 1948)
47
(+10 from 1948)
0.00261
19481173
(+309 from 1947)
37
(+12 from 1947)
0.00208
19471482
(+210 from 1946)
25
(+7 from 1946)
0.00135
19461692
(-111 from 1945)
18
No change from 1945
0.00109
19451581
(-56 from 1944)
18
(-2 from 1944)
0.00131
19441525
(+52 from 1943)
20
No change from 1943
0.00144
19431577
(+464 from 1942)
20
(+7 from 1942)
0.00137
19422041
(+1092 from 1941)
13
(+7 from 1941)
0.00092
19413133
(-954 from 1940)
6
(-5 from 1940)
0.00048
19402179
(-300 from 1939)
11
(-3 from 1939)
0.00093
19391879
(+206 from 1938)
14
(+2 from 1938)
0.00124
19382085
(+113 from 1937)
12
(+1 from 1937)
0.00106
19372198
(+656 from 1936)
11
(+4 from 1936)
0.00101
19362854
(-134 from 1935)
7
(-1 from 1935)
0.00066
19352720
(+557 from 1934)
8
(+2 from 1934)
0.00075
19343277
(-1448 from 1933)
6
(-9 from 1933)
0.00057
19331829
(+1532 from 1932)
15
(+9 from 1932)
0.00147
19323361
(-496 from 1931)
6
(-2 from 1931)
0.00056
19312865
(-256 from 1930)
8
(-2 from 1930)
0.00075
19302609
(-513 from 1929)
10
(-4 from 1929)
0.00089
19292096
(+1261 from 1928)
14
(+7 from 1928)
0.00126
19283357
(+853 from 1927)
7
(+2 from 1927)
0.00061
19274210
(-1306 from 1926)
5
(-4 from 1926)
0.00043
19262904
(-815 from 1925)
9
(-6 from 1925)
0.00079
19252089
(+1416 from 1924)
15
(+8 from 1924)
0.00130
19243505
(-733 from 1923)
7
(-3 from 1923)
0.00060
19232772
(+242 from 1922)
10
(+1 from 1922)
0.00088
19223014
(-210 from 1921)
9
(-1 from 1921)
0.00080
19212804
(+685 from 1920)
10
(+3 from 1920)
0.00088
19203489
(-612 from 1919)
7
(-2 from 1919)
0.00064
19192877
(+491 from 1918)
9
(+2 from 1918)
0.00089
19183368
(-806 from 1917)
7
(-3 from 1917)
0.00067
19172562
(-519 from 1916)
10
(-4 from 1916)
0.00104
19162043
(+1349 from 1915)
14
(+8 from 1915)
0.00152
19153392
(-128 from 1914)
6
(+1 from 1914)
0.00068
19143264
(-2419 from 1886)
5
(-1 from 1886)
0.00073
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1886845
(+21 from 1881)
6
(+1 from 1881)
0.00504
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1881866
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00462
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Johnathan

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5972021#5292022#5122023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4202021#5452022#4762023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4012021#4662022#4972023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3912021#5832022#6382023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4412021#5332022#3762023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4632021#4042022#6512023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3212021#4252022#3522023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4672021#5562022#4752023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3452021#4342022#4942023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4892021#3232022#3682023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5652021#5602022#4292023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3352021#4002022#4102023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4622021#4722022#6032023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3372021#5102022#3912023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6812021#8852022#4422023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3382021#4052022#3412023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4422021#6042022#3892023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3852021#4942022#4702023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5562021#4352022#3672023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4472021#7132022#6362023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3762020#3352021#3072022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3192021#4722022#5002023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4812021#4752022#4452023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5182020#4542022#3462023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6142021#7542022#5872023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6222021#7172022#6352023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3212021#5392022#4972023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8662021#6132022#4082023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4282021#4522022#3792023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6742021#4392022#7722023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4352021#3992022#4242023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2522021#3612022#2502023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4362021#4692022#6142023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2102019#3582020#2802021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3462020#3642021#4582023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4792021#5782022#6392023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4262021#5332022#5412023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4742020#3212021#3072023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4292017#2852020#3782022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2892010#2472011#2222013

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2252011#2432012#1912013

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1732005#2722007#1662008

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1682010#2152015#2702016

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1802012#1802013#2172015

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1922008#1072010#1852018

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2372010#2292018#2052019

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1382008#1462009#1352013

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1832010#2052014#2212023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1762008#1682010#2192020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2112007#2292010#2672015

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1221990#1301992#1321994

Popularity Rankings for Johnathan in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3612003#4382004#2842006

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3482000#3752006#4082007

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3572007#3902009#3872010

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4742003#3582004#4412005

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5192020#5502021#6002022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8922001#6392002#6252005

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7112013#7412020#7552021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7422007#8672008#9292011

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Johnathan a Name for Boys or Girls?

Jonathan is traditionally a masculine name, widely used for boys due to its strong biblical and historical roots.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Johnathan

Johnathan in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Johnathan Thurston (Rugby Player, 1983): An Australian Rugby League Legend Known For His Exceptional Skills And Leadership.
  • Johnathan Hankins (Football Player, 1992): A Defensive Tackle Recognized For His Strength And Versatility In The NFL.
  • Johnathan Larson (Playwright, 1960–1996): An American Playwright Renowned For His Musical "Rent," Which Revolutionized Broadway.
  • Johnathan McClain (TV Actor, 1970): An American Actor Known For His Roles In Various Television Series.
  • Johnathan Hillstrand (Reality Star, 1961): Featured On The TV Show "Deadliest Catch" As A Captain Of A Crab Fishing Vessel.
  • Jonathan Byers ("Stranger Things," 2016 TV Series): A thoughtful and brave teenager who deeply cares for his family and friends.
  • Jonathan Kent ("Smallville," 2001 TV Series): The adoptive father of Clark Kent, teaching him important life values.
  • Jonathan Pine ("The Night Manager," 2016 TV Series): A hotel night manager turned spy who infiltrates an arms dealer's inner circle.
  • Jonathan Crane ("Batman Begins," 2005 Film): A psychopathic psychologist who uses fear-inducing toxins on his victims.
  • Jonathan Harker ("Dracula," 1897 Novel): A solicitor who travels to Transylvania and becomes entangled with Count Dracula.
  • Jonathan (Mississippi, USA): A quiet area in Mississippi, characterized by its close-knit community and traditional southern lifestyle.
  • Jonathan Suburb (Minnesota, USA): A suburban development in Minnesota offering a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous parks.

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