Jonathan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gift of friendship from the divine above.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #70
- Peak
- #15 in 1988
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Jonathan Means
Jonathan is a boy name of English origin. A gift of friendship from the divine above.
How Popular Jonathan Is
Jonathan currently ranks #70 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #15 in 1988. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Jonathan
- Jonathan reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #15 in 1988.
- Jonathan has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Jonathan has been a top 100 name across 165+ years of American history.
- Jonathan is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Jonathan
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Jonathan
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Questions About Jonathan
What does Jonathan mean?
Jonathan is a boy name of English origin. A gift of friendship from the divine above.
How popular is Jonathan?
Jonathan currently ranks #70 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #15 in 1988. It has held steady.
Where does Jonathan come from?
Jonathan comes from English roots. Jonathan reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #15 in 1988.
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