Jonathan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God has given, gift of God
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #89 in 2025 with 3,822 babies born.
History: Jonathan was the beloved son of King Saul and devoted friend of David in the Old Testament, whose friendship became a biblical model of loyalty. His name means God has given. It has been consistently popular in the English-speaking world for centuries and remains a classic choice today.
Famous people named Jonathan: Jonathan Groff (actor)
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Jonathan? About 1 in 870 babies born in 2025 were named Jonathan, or roughly 10.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jonathan
What does the name Jonathan mean?
Jonathan means “God has given, gift of God” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Jonathan?
Jonathan has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God has given, gift of God”.
How popular is Jonathan?
Jonathan ranked #89 in 2025 — given to 3,822 babies that year.
When was Jonathan most popular?
Jonathan peaked in 1988 with 24,348 babies registered that year.
Is Jonathan a boy or girl name?
Jonathan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jonathans in registered births are male.
Is the name Jonathan rising or falling in popularity?
Jonathan has risen 10176 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10265 in 2020 to #89 in 2025.
How long has Jonathan been recorded?
Jonathan appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.