Johnathan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Johnathan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Johnathan?
Johnathan is spelled J-O-H-N-A-T-H-A-N. The name has 9 letters.
Johnathan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derivative of “John,” meaning “God is gracious.”
- Origin
- Johnathan is a variant spelling of Jonathan, a name of Hebrew origin commonly meaning “Yahweh has given.”
- Pronunciation
- joh-NATH-uhn · 3 syllables
Johnathan Popularity in 2025
Rank#508
Recorded Births594
- Boys usage rose 4 places to #508 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Johnathan Mean?
Derivative of “John,” meaning “God is gracious.”
Origin: Johnathan is a variant spelling of Jonathan, a name of Hebrew origin commonly meaning “Yahweh has given.”
How Do You Pronounce Johnathan?
Pronunciationjoh-NATH-uhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Johnathan?
- History
- The name Jonathan has roots in ancient Hebrew texts and has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries. Johnathan emerged as an alternative spelling and variant.
Johnathan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 594 | #508 |
| 2024 | Boys | 595 | #512 |
| 2023 | Boys | 653 | #467 |
| 2022 | Boys | 598 | #503 |
| 2021 | Boys | 702 | #440 |
| 2020 | Boys | 713 | #418 |
| 2019 | Boys | 815 | #384 |
| 2018 | Boys | 834 | #385 |
| 2017 | Boys | 947 | #353 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,028 | #340 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,161 | #308 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,201 | #295 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,252 | #278 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,414 | #258 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,501 | #239 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,651 | #216 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,843 | #205 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,963 | #200 |
| 2007 | Girls | 6 | #15,491 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,152 | #187 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,307 | #177 |
| 2005 | Girls | 10 | #10,128 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,242 | #182 |
When Was Johnathan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Boys
3,245 recorded births
National rank #108
1991 · Boys
3,120 recorded births
National rank #110
1989 · Boys
2,964 recorded births
National rank #112
1992 · Boys
2,897 recorded births
National rank #122
Where Johnathan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #296 | 10 |
| SC | #311 | 17 |
| AL | #315 | 17 |
| ID | #332 | 7 |
| OR | #351 | 11 |
| AR | #353 | 9 |
| MO | #368 | 17 |
| KY | #375 | 13 |