gender neutral
Jonathan
gift of God, God has given
About Jonathan
This enduring classic represents naming tradition at its finest, having maintained popularity across decades without ever feeling overused or dated. The four-syllable structure provides a substantial, complete feeling—a name that doesn't need embellishment or explanation. There's built-in versatility here, with numerous nickname options allowing the bearer to adapt their identity across different life stages and social contexts. The name carries inherent respectability, serving equally well in academic, professional, and social settings. It's the kind of choice that satisfies grandparents while still appealing to modern parents, bridging generational preferences beautifully. The balanced combination of consonants and vowels creates a pleasant rhythm when spoken, never harsh or difficult. This selection offers security—a name that will never go out of style, never feel regrettable, and always command respect.
Popularity of the Name Jonathan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #415 | ||||
| 1881 | #369 | ||||
| 1882 | #340 | ||||
| 1883 | #441 | ||||
| 1884 | #391 | ||||
| 1885 | #311 | ||||
| 1886 | #411 | ||||
| 1887 | #612 | ||||
| 1888 | #474 | ||||
| 1889 | #567 | ||||
| 1890 | #472 | ||||
| 1891 | #541 | ||||
| 1892 | #587 | ||||
| 1893 | #733 | ||||
| 1894 | #509 | ||||
| 1895 | #767 | ||||
| 1896 | #490 | ||||
| 1897 | #534 | ||||
| 1898 | #619 | ||||
| 1899 | #824 | ||||
| 1900 | #816 | ||||
| 1901 | #751 | ||||
| 1902 | #447 | ||||
| 1903 | #495 | ||||
| 1904 | #631 | ||||
| 1905 | #651 | ||||
| 1906 | #730 | ||||
| 1907 | #842 | ||||
| 1908 | #803 | ||||
| 1909 | #738 | ||||
| 1910 | #693 | ||||
| 1911 | #633 | ||||
| 1912 | #588 | ||||
| 1913 | #607 | ||||
| 1914 | #573 | ||||
| 1915 | #638 | ||||
| 1916 | #576 | ||||
| 1917 | #608 | ||||
| 1918 | #688 | ||||
| 1919 | #725 | ||||
| 1920 | #596 | ||||
| 1921 | #573 | ||||
| 1922 | #599 | ||||
| 1923 | #652 | ||||
| 1924 | #655 | ||||
| 1925 | #589 | ||||
| 1926 | #609 | ||||
| 1927 | #597 | ||||
| 1928 | #577 | ||||
| 1929 | #645 | ||||
| 1930 | #603 | ||||
| 1931 | #542 | ||||
| 1932 | #540 | ||||
| 1933 | #500 | ||||
| 1934 | #498 | ||||
| 1935 | #439 | ||||
| 1936 | #427 | ||||
| 1937 | #397 | #151 | |||
| 1938 | #363 | ||||
| 1939 | #318 | ||||
| 1940 | #342 | ||||
| 1941 | #303 | ||||
| 1942 | #243 | #155 | |||
| 1943 | #245 | ||||
| 1944 | #217 | ||||
| 1945 | #179 | #156 | |||
| 1946 | #173 | #186 | |||
| 1947 | #177 | #186 | |||
| 1948 | #173 | #144 | |||
| 1949 | #164 | #162 | |||
| 1950 | #163 | #127 | |||
| 1951 | #147 | #126 | |||
| 1952 | #139 | #132 | |||
| 1953 | #133 | #97 | |||
| 1954 | #121 | #111 | |||
| 1955 | #116 | #105 | |||
| 1956 | #114 | #101 | |||
| 1957 | #124 | #92 | |||
| 1958 | #124 | #105 | |||
| 1959 | #124 | #88 | |||
| 1960 | #118 | #86 | |||
| 1961 | #112 | #82 | |||
| 1962 | #94 | #82 | |||
| 1963 | #88 | #74 | |||
| 1964 | #83 | #72 | #127 | ||
| 1965 | #74 | #86 | #142 | ||
| 1966 | #65 | #69 | #105 | ||
| 1967 | #56 | #71 | #115 | ||
| 1968 | #53 | #58 | #99 | ||
| 1969 | #46 | #41 | #96 | ||
| 1970 | #42 | #35 | #78 | ||
| 1971 | #40 | #40 | #67 | ||
| 1972 | #37 | #39 | #65 | ||
| 1973 | #31 | #32 | #58 | ||
| 1974 | #33 | #31 | #52 | ||
| 1975 | #30 | #27 | #55 | ||
| 1976 | #31 | #27 | #43 | ||
| 1977 | #28 | #29 | #48 | ||
| 1978 | #31 | #27 | #33 | ||
| 1979 | #31 | #33 | #32 | ||
| 1980 | #21 | #18 | #23 | ||
| 1981 | #16 | #19 | #18 | ||
| 1982 | #16 | #15 | #18 | ||
| 1983 | #19 | #19 | #25 | ||
| 1984 | #19 | #23 | #26 | ||
| 1985 | #17 | #24 | #33 | ||
| 1986 | #16 | #26 | #35 | ||
| 1987 | #18 | #28 | #33 | ||
| 1988 | #15 | #25 | #32 | ||
| 1989 | #17 | #30 | #31 | ||
| 1990 | #17 | #29 | #33 | ||
| 1991 | #20 | #28 | #36 | #7 | |
| 1992 | #21 | #28 | #39 | #9 | |
| 1993 | #22 | #33 | #41 | #13 | |
| 1994 | #23 | #30 | #43 | #15 | |
| 1995 | #23 | #33 | #42 | #17 | |
| 1996 | #21 | #36 | #54 | #18 | |
| 1997 | #21 | #43 | #50 | #63 | #20 |
| 1998 | #21 | #47 | #48 | #86 | #24 |
| 1999 | #22 | #54 | #50 | #87 | #27 |
| 2000 | #21 | #61 | #60 | #73 | #28 |
| 2001 | #23 | #63 | #62 | #86 | #34 |
| 2002 | #21 | #76 | #54 | #82 | #38 |
| 2003 | #22 | #79 | #81 | #90 | #42 |
| 2004 | #21 | #81 | #68 | #97 | #43 |
| 2005 | #19 | #95 | #85 | #90 | #49 |
| 2006 | #22 | #105 | #84 | #109 | #57 |
| 2007 | #23 | #103 | #89 | #106 | #65 |
| 2008 | #26 | #115 | #121 | #123 | #68 |
| 2009 | #29 | #124 | #134 | #117 | #74 |
| 2010 | #28 | #140 | #115 | #117 | #65 |
| 2011 | #31 | #147 | #129 | #139 | #65 |
| 2012 | #34 | #172 | #108 | #137 | #80 |
| 2013 | #41 | #168 | #89 | #136 | #81 |
| 2014 | #44 | #166 | #126 | #145 | #70 |
| 2015 | #48 | #191 | #165 | #143 | #98 |
| 2016 | #56 | #198 | #101 | #170 | #111 |
| 2017 | #55 | #230 | #149 | #172 | #96 |
| 2018 | #63 | #248 | #162 | #184 | #113 |
| 2019 | #64 | #217 | #181 | #168 | #138 |
| 2020 | #70 | #252 | #205 | #145 | #156 |
| 2021 | #77 | #269 | #215 | #204 | #157 |
| 2022 | #79 | #283 | #187 | #193 | #130 |
| 2023 | #82 | #260 | #170 | #203 | #166 |
| 2024 | #83 | #307 | #222 | #187 | #166 |
| 2025 | #89 | #308 | #224 | #225 | #160 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jonathan
Names Similar to Jonathan
Nicknames for Jonathan
- Jon
- Johnny
- Jonny
- Nathan
Famous People Named Jonathan
| Jonathan Swift | Irish writer |
| Jonathan Franzen | American novelist |
| Jonathan Rhys Meyers | Irish actor |
| Jonathan Groff | American actor |
| Jonathan Banks | American actor |
| Jonathan Toews | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Jonathan Ross | British television presenter |
| Jonathan Nolan | American screenwriter |
| Jonathan Pryce | Welsh actor |
| Jonathan Taylor Thomas | American actor |
| Jonathan Edwards | American athlete |
| Jonathan Brandis | American actor |
| Jonathan Bennett | American actor |
| Jonathan Frakes | American actor |
| Jonathan Ke Quan | Vietnamese-American actor |
| Jonathan Lethem | American novelist |
| Jonathan Demme | American filmmaker |
| Jonathan Levine | American film director |
| Jonathan Van Ness | American hairdresser and TV personality |
| Jonathan Sadowski | American actor |
Characters Named Jonathan
| Jonathan Kent | Superman's adoptive father |
| Jonathan Harker | Dracula |
| Jonathan Byers | Stranger Things |
| Jonathan Levinson | Buffy the Vampire Slayer |
| Jonathan Joestar | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure |
| Jonathan Strange | Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell |
| Jonathan Carnahan | The Mummy |
| Jonathan Morgenstern | The Mortal Instruments |
| Jonathan Teatime | Discworld series |
| Jonathan Pine | The Night Manager |
| Jonathan Irons | Call of Duty - Advanced Warfare |
| Jonathan E. Reid | Vampyr video game |
| Jonathan Quayle Higgins III | Magnum, P.I |
| Jonathan Crane | Gotham TV series |
| Jonathan Archer | The Orville TV series |
| Jonathan Sims | Fablehaven book series |