Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Johnathan
BoyHebrew, American (modern coinage)· “God has given”
- Meaning
- God has given
- Origin
- Hebrew, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- JON-uh-thun
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #508
- US babies 2025
- 594
- Best rank
- #108 (1990)
- Peak year
- 1990
Meaning and origin of Johnathan
Johnathan is a Hebrew and American (modern coinage) name that means “God has given”.
Johnathan is a variant spelling of Jonathan, which comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning "God has given." In the Bible, Jonathan is the son of King Saul and the loyal friend of David, and their friendship is one of the most admired in scripture. The added h reflects the influence of John, a separate name meaning "God is gracious," with which Jonathan is often confused. Johnathan became common in the United States in the late twentieth century as an alternative spelling. It keeps the warmth of the original, and nicknames include John, Johnny and Nate.
Other spellings with the same sound: Jonathan, Jonathon, Johnathon, Jonothan.
Popularity over time
Johnathan first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 76 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #108 in 1990, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,245 babies. In 2025, 594 babies were named Johnathan, and it ranked #508 nationally. That is 49% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,647 in 1920, #1,149 in 1950, #174 in 1980, #157 in 2000, #216 in 2010, and #508 in 2025. Of the 98,262 US boys named Johnathan since records began, 28% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 21,920 babies. Since 2010, 15,659 more have been named Johnathan.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Mathew, Roberto, Victor, Bryant, and Julio.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Johnathan ranked highest in Connecticut, South Carolina, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #309 | 10 |
| South Carolina | #317 | 17 |
| Alabama | #323 | 17 |
| Idaho | #355 | 7 |
| Oregon | #362 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Johnathan is usually pronounced JON-uh-thun, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with J and ends in “-an”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Jonathan, Jonathon, Johnathon, and Jonothan.
Middle names for Johnathan
A few middle names that flow with Johnathan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Johnathan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johnathan mean?
Johnathan is a Hebrew and American (modern coinage) name that means “God has given”.
What is the origin of the name Johnathan?
Johnathan has Hebrew and modern American roots. Johnathan is a variant spelling of Jonathan, which comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning "God has given." In the Bible, Jonathan is the son of King Saul and the loyal friend of David, and their friendship is one of the most admired in scripture.
Is Johnathan a popular name?
Yes. Johnathan ranked #508 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Johnathan a boy or girl name?
Johnathan is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Johnathan?
Johnathan is usually pronounced JON-uh-thun. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings