Johnathan name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: English and Hebrew
Usage: English
Pronunciation: jo(h)-na-than
Meaning: John and Jonathan
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What does Johnathan mean?

Used majorly in English durable and widespread, Johnathan is of Hebrew and English origin and is bestowed upon both genders, Johnathan means "John or Jonathan". Johnathan is a version of perennial, biblical and pleasing Jonathan.

Jonathan is Latin and Greek form of The Hebrew Name יוֹנָתָן, Which is a Contracted Form of Hebrew יְהוֹנָתָן Meaning Yahweh has Given. Of Hebrew origin, Admired and Evergreen Jonathan, Jonathan means "Gift of Jehovah and Yahweh has Given Gift of Yahweh".

How do I pronounce Johnathan?

The most common pronunciation of three syllabled Johnathan is jo(h)-na-than.

Variants of Johnathan

Johnatan, Jonathan, Jehonathan, Janathan, Jonny, Jona, Jonathandavid, Johnathon

Names that rhyme with Johnathan

How popular is the name Johnathan?

Johnathan was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1881 around 93823 babies have been given the first name. When at its peak in 1990, 3246 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 108th position.

However after 140 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names a staggering 53 times

Johnathan used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 852 babies have been given the name in 23 years.

When at its peak in 1996,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years. Johnathan is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 36 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 200.

Over 234 people have been named Johnathan in Ireland. During its 34 years of usage in France, it had made up to just the top 1000 boy names. Over 229 babies in France have been named Johnathan.

Johnathan is a common name in England, South Africa, Canada, Nigeria and Brazil while somewhat familiar name in Papua New Guinea, Uganda, Jamaica, Kenya, DR Congo, Wales, Cameroon, Australia, Scotland, Malawi, Philippines, Mexico, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia, New Zealand, Tanzania, Malaysia, Vanuatu, Zambia and Liberia.

As per our findings, over 90000 babies have been bestowed Johnathan around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018385825
2017357929
20163381017
20153081153
20142981182
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Johnathan in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5457
Sweden1712
Norway715
Denmark40

Here's what numbers has to say about Johnathan

Even if you prefer others to do the heavy lifting for you, there's no doubt you can handle it yourself. You believe in yourself because it's the secret to achieving your aspirations and realize your life goals. You know that without self-esteem, persistence, and passion, you are nothing. If letter N is your capstone in your name, you are driven by success, spirituality, personal growth and accomplishing impossible goals.

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Famous people named Johnathan

  • Johnathan Lee Iverson, became the first African-American ringmaster of a major U.S. circus
  • Johnathan Walton, four-time Emmy Award winning, comedic TV reporter
  • Johnathan McCarty, U.S. Representative from Indiana
  • Johnathan Dwayne, musician, composer
  • Johnathan Wendel, former professional esports player of the first-person shooter titles 'Quake' and 'Painkiller' and entrepreneur
  • Johnathan Aitken, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman
  • Johnathan Thurston, Australian former professional rugby league footballer
  • Johnathan Rice, Scottish-American singer-songwriter
  • Johnathan Joseph, NFL player
  • Johnathan Sullivan, former American football defensive tackle
  • Johnathan McClain, American stage, television, and film actor
  • Johnathan Goddard, American defensive end
  • Johnathan Ingram, former American football offensive lineman
  • Johnathan Taylor, former American football defensive end
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