Jhonatan
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 1,172 living Americans carry the first name Jhonatan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jhonatan today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jhonatan births was 2007 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jhonatan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 292,453 Americans
Peak year
2007
78 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,116
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Jhonatan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jhonatan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 495 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jhonatan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jhonatan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jhonatan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jhonatans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Jhonatan, while Florida, Arizona, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 53 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jhonatan
The name Jhonatan has its roots in the Hebrew language, originating from the biblical name Yonatan. It is derived from the Hebrew words "Yehovah" and "Nathan," which together mean "God has given." This name has been present in various religious texts and historical records since ancient times.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Jhonatan can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it refers to the son of King Saul and close friend of David. Jhonatan played a pivotal role in the biblical narrative, demonstrating unwavering loyalty and friendship towards David.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jhonatan gained popularity among Christian communities, particularly in Europe. It was often associated with the biblical figure and was considered a symbol of loyalty and righteousness.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Jhonatan was Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and poet. His works, such as "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal," were highly influential and played a significant role in shaping English literature.
Another famous Jhonatan was Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758), a prominent American philosopher, theologian, and revivalist preacher. He was a key figure in the Great Awakening, a religious revival movement that swept through the American colonies in the 18th century.
In the realm of politics, Jonathan Trumbull (1710-1785) served as the Governor of Connecticut during the American Revolutionary War. He played a crucial role in supporting the Continental Army and was a close ally of George Washington.
The name Jhonatan also found its way into the world of arts and sciences. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), an English satirist and author, is best known for his works like "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal." His writings were highly influential in shaping English literature.
Throughout history, the name Jhonatan has been associated with various notable individuals from diverse fields, reflecting its enduring popularity and significance across different cultures and eras.
People
Jhonatan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jhonatan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jhonatan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jhonatan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,172 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jhonatan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 292,453 US residents.
Is Jhonatan a common name?
We classify Jhonatan as "Rare". It ranks above 91.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,188 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jhonatan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jhonatan was 2007, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jhonatan is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jhonatan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jhonatan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.