Jonathan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jonathan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jonathan?
Jonathan is spelled J-O-N-A-T-H-A-N. The name has 8 letters.
Jonathan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jonathan means “Yahweh has given” or “Gift of God,” deriving from Hebrew origins.
- Origin
- Jonathan is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is found in biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- JON-uh-thun · 3 syllables
Jonathan Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#89
Recorded Births3,822
- Girls usage fell 1,480 places to #14,942 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 6 places to #89 and recorded 206 fewer births 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 Jonathan Mean?
Jonathan means “Yahweh has given” or “Gift of God,” deriving from Hebrew origins.
Origin: Jonathan is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is found in biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Jonathan?
PronunciationJON-uh-thun
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jonathan?
- History
- Jonathan appears in the Hebrew Bible as a notable figure.
Jonathan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,822 | #89 |
| 2024 | Boys | 4,028 | #83 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,094 | #82 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,220 | #79 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,465 | #77 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,757 | #70 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5,470 | #64 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5,779 | #63 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6,534 | #55 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6,982 | #56 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7,660 | #48 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8,120 | #44 |
| 2013 | Girls | 12 | #9,036 |
When Was Jonathan 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.
1988 · Boys
24,349 recorded births
National rank #15
1985 · Boys
24,116 recorded births
National rank #17
1990 · Boys
24,077 recorded births
National rank #17
1986 · Boys
23,973 recorded births
National rank #16
Where Jonathan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #63 | 71 |
| CA | #65 | 541 |
| AK | #65 | 11 |
| MD | #67 | 78 |
| CT | #68 | 53 |
| MA | #76 | 88 |
| WA | #77 | 95 |
| SC | #78 | 65 |