Jonathan
Male name · ★ Classic
308,477
Total Births
1988
Peak Year
#82
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Jonathan
Jonathan is of Hebrew origin meaning 'God has given,' the loyal friend of King David in the Bible. It peaked in the 1980s-1990s in the US. Famous Jonathans include Jonathan Swift and Jonathan Groff.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 404 births |
| 1890s | 292 births |
| 1900s | 308 births |
| 1910s | 442 births |
| 1920s | 516 births |
| 1930s | 749 births |
| 1940s | 3,457 births |
| 1950s | 10,436 births |
| 1960s | 18,806 births |
| 1970s | 43,008 births |
| 1980s | 89,621 births |
| 1990s | 76,667 births |
| 2000s | 52,352 births |
| 2010s | 9,154 births |
| 2020s | 2,265 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jonathan?
Jonathan has been given to 308,477 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1988 with 9,528 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #82.
Is Jonathan a boy or girl name?
Jonathan is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Jonathan most popular?
Jonathan was most popular in 1988, when 9,528 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Jonathan?
Jonathan first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).