Johnathon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Johnathon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh has given'. It evolved through various forms, starting from Yonatan in Hebrew to its modern English variant. The name is associated with traits of generosity and divine provision. While it does not have specific biblical relevance, it is rooted in a biblical context. Johnathon has gained popularity in recent decades as a distinctive choice among parents.
The name Johnathon is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Johnathon has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Johnathon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1944th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 687th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 290th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 498th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1350th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14676th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Johnathon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Johnathon"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈnæθən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Johnathon is derived from the Hebrew name Yonatan, which means 'Yahweh has given'. It is a combination of 'Yahweh', the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible, and 'natan', meaning 'to give'.
Meaning
Yahweh has given
Language Evolution
Yonatan (Hebrew), Iohannes (Latin), Johannes (German), John (English), Johnathon (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Johnathon gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly as a modern variation of the traditional name Jonathan.
Variants & Derivatives
Jonathan, Jon, Jonty, Jonny
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Johnathon is viewed as a modern and unique variant of Jonathan, appealing to parents looking for contemporary names with traditional roots.
Famous People
Johnathon Schaech (actor), Johnathon Edwards (theologian), Johnathon Lipnicki (actor)
Explore More Johnathon Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Johnathon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Johnathon"
"Johnathon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1944th of 7552 | 320 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 687th of 10718 | 2,303 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 290th of 16616 | 13,138 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 498th of 24088 | 8,112 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1350th of 23106 | 1,647 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14676th of 27321 | 42 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Johnathon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 1409th/1409 |
- | - |
100.00% 1364th/1364 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 537th/537 |
100.00% 1568th/1568 |
100.00% 650th/650 |
100.00% 662nd/662 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 222nd/222 |
100.00% 487th/487 |
100.00% 262nd/262 |
100.00% 340th/340 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 381st/381 |
100.00% 791st/791 |
100.00% 479th/479 |
100.00% 546th/546 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 941st/941 |
100.00% 2377th/2377 |
100.00% 1442nd/1442 |
100.00% 1691st/1691 |
Regional Popularity of "Johnathon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Johnathon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Johnathon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.