How Many People Are Named Jonathan?

870,561

people in the United States are named Jonathan

1 in 384 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#56

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.2599%

Of US population

Peak Year

1988

24,512 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, French, Biblical
Pronunciation: JAHN-ə-thən (American English), JAWN-ə-thən (British English), YO-na-tan (German), ZHAW-NA-TAHN (Fre
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Hebrew name יְהוֹנָתָן (Yehonatan),contracted to יוֹנָתָן (Yonatan), meaning "YAHWEH has given". According to the Old Testament, Jonathan was the eldest son of Saul. His relationship with his father was strained due to his close friendship with his father's rival David. Along with Saul he was killed in battle with the Philistines.... [more]

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 34.1 years old

Young (<30) 356,110
40.9%
Adult (30–60) 460,814
52.9%
Senior (>60) 53,637
6.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 122,464
Texas 74,534
New York 72,576
Florida 43,044
Illinois 35,727
Pennsylvania 35,117
Ohio 29,944
North Carolina 29,216
Georgia 26,973
New Jersey 26,787

💡 Fun Facts About "Jonathan"

  • 4,018 babies were named Jonathan in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1988
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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