What does the name Jonathan mean?

The name Jonathan means "God has given".

What is the origin of the name Jonathan?

Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 4,018 babies were named Jonathan in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jonathan is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 4,018 ↘

All-Time Total: 866,531

Peak Year: 1988

Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh has given." It is derived from the elements "Yah," referring to God, and "natan," meaning "to give."

Boy names closely related to Jonathan

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Girl names closely related to Jonathan

Emma Eliana Olivia Isabella Arianna Emily Allison Abigail

Names with similar meaning to Jonathan

Johnathan Johnathon Jonatan Jonathon Nathan Nathanael Nathanial Nathaniel

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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