NAME PROFILE
Jonathan
Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has given.' It embodies a sense of generosity and divine favor. People named Jonathan are often seen as dependable and nurturing, with a strong sense of loyalty and friendship.
Key Stats
| Total births | 874,440 |
| Gender | Male (99% / 1%) |
| Peak year | 1988 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 21%TX — 20%PA — 19%NC — 18%
Notable People
Jonathan Swift (Author, *Gulliver's Travels*) · Jonathan Franzen (Author, *The Corrections*) · Jonathan Groff (Actor, *Hamilton*) · Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Actor, *The Tudors*) · Jonathan Majors (Actor, *Creed III*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JonJohnnyJonty
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