Johnathan

Johnathan: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “Yahweh has given”
Origin: Hebrew
Say it: JON-uh-thən · 3 syllables
Used for: Boys

Variant spelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan. The form Johnathan is influenced in spelling by John.

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How popular is Johnathan?

2024177 per million US babies

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Babies named Johnathan in 2024590

2024 rank#517 boys

Peak year1990

Total US babies since 188098,005

Johnathan is fading: recent use is about 51% of its level ten years before.

Names like Johnathan

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Jonathangift of God · Hebrew
JonathonYahweh has given · Hebrew
JohnathonYahweh has given · Hebrew
Noahrest; comfort · Hebrew
Jamessupplanter · Hebrew
Elijahmy God is Yahweh · Hebrew
JohnYahweh is gracious · Hebrew
Michaelwho is like God? · Hebrew

Johnathan questions

What does the name Johnathan mean?

Johnathan means "Yahweh has given". It comes from Hebrew. Variant spelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan. The form Johnathan is influenced in spelling by John.

Is Johnathan a boy or girl name?

Johnathan is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Johnathan?

590 US babies were named Johnathan in 2024. Its peak year was 1990.

How do you pronounce Johnathan?

Johnathan is usually pronounced JON-uh-thən.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.