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Jonathan

Jonathan is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “God has given.” In 2024 it was given to 4,018 boys in the United States.

Jonathan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American · German · French · Irish & Celtic · Scandinavian
Meaning
“God has given”
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɒnəθən/

About the name Jonathan

Jonathan belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “God has given” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Jonathan first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #15 in 1988, and in 2024 4,018 babies received the name — 866,991 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jonathan in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#15 in 1988
Peak year
1988
Babies named Jonathan in 2024
4,018
Total since 1880
866,991

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jonathan mean?

Jonathan means “God has given” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jonathan a boy or girl name?

Jonathan is a boy name. In 2024, 4,018 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jonathan?

Jonathan comes from the Biblical & Christian, English & American, German, French, Irish & Celtic and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Jonathan?

Jonathan first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #15 in 1988, and 4,018 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jonathan?

Jonathan is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɒnəθən/ (IPA).

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