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  JONATHAN

The meaning of the unisex name Jonathan is A GIFT OF GOD

Details on JONATHAN:

Gender:
Unisex
Meaning(s):
God has given
Popularity for Boy:
135th in the USA (top 1%)
Popularity for Girl:
25,086th in the USA (bottom 30%)
Origin(s) 
Themes / lists: 

Latest USA SSA birth information:

4,018 births
JONATHAN as a BOY in 2024
6 births
JONATHAN as a GIRL in 2023

The meaning(s) of JONATHAN:

The name Jonathan is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jonathan is: Jehovah has given.Jehovah's gift.Famous Bearer:Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), author of Gulliver's Travels.
Hebrew meaning
The name Jonathan is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jonathan is: Jehovah has given.Jehovah's gift.Famous Bearer:Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), author of Gulliver's Travels.
American meaning
The name Jonathan is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Jonathan is: Given of God.
Biblical meaning

USA SSA birth(s) for JONATHAN:

Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name JONATHAN

 JONATHAN as a boy

YearBoy Births
20244018 births
20234088 births
20224213 births
20214458 births
20204755 births
20195466 births
20185774 births
20176471 births
20166941 births
20157619 births
20148102 births
20138550 births
20129355 births
201110230 births
201011121 births
200911371 births

 JONATHAN as a girl

YearGirl Births
20236 births
20228 births
20215 births
20209 births
20196 births
20187 births
20175 births
201616 births
201511 births
201410 births
201312 births
201210 births
201121 births
201014 births
200914 births
200817 births

About the name JONATHAN

Jonathan, a name steeped in rich history and meaning, finds its roots in the Hebrew name Yonatan, which translates to "God has given." This gentle yet strong name carries with it the essence of generosity and divine blessing, making it a cherished choice for many parents. Across cultures, Jonathan resonates with warmth and familiarity; it is embraced in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, where it has long been favored for its timeless appeal. In Spanish-speaking nations, the name often appears as Jonatán, while in French-speaking regions, it may be found as Jonathan, each variation maintaining the same spirit of kindness and strength. Symbolically, Jonathan evokes associations of loyalty and friendship, reflecting the bond famously shared between Jonathan and David in biblical narratives. With its soft yet resolute sound, Jonathan embodies a sense of hope and connection, making it a beautiful name for a child destined to bring light and joy to those around them.

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