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Jhonathan

Boy

Meaning of Jhonathan: Hebrew: 'gift of Jehovah'

Jhonathan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5966th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5966

14 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

925

First recorded 1973 · peak 2005

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 6 babies1984: 10 babies1985: 8 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 16 babies1988: 14 babies1989: 20 babies1990: 15 babies19901991: 27 babies1992: 20 babies1993: 17 babies1994: 25 babies1995: 25 babies1996: 24 babies1997: 24 babies1998: 13 babies1999: 32 babies2000: 40 babies20002001: 32 babies2002: 21 babies2003: 34 babies2004: 39 babies2005: 40 babies2006: 32 babies2007: 30 babies2008: 35 babies2009: 33 babies2010: 33 babies20102011: 33 babies2012: 24 babies2013: 23 babies2014: 19 babies2015: 15 babies2016: 12 babies2017: 8 babies2018: 12 babies2019: 19 babies2020: 8 babies20202021: 16 babies2022: 18 babies2023: 10 babies2024: 18 babies2025: 14 babies
US babies named Jhonathan per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 40.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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