Johnathan
How to say it: JON-uh-thun · /ˈdʒɑnəθən/
Extended spelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew 'Yonatan' meaning 'God has given' or 'gift of God'.
Johnathan was the 81st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 594 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #111 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #81 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 594 |
| Share of births | 1 in 713 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #111 |
| In France, 2025 | #561 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Spelled this way, Johnathan rose highest in the 1990s. Well below that point today, it should continue to slip.
What goes with it
Gentle despite its length, it moves in three soft breathy syllables heard as JON uh thun with biblical strength. Nathaniel and Benjamin reflect a similar mood.
Parents who love Johnathan also love
Nicknames
- Jon
- John
- Johnny
- Jonny
Honouring a Johnathan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Johnathan is about 1 in 30.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #561 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Johnathan
- Johnathan Aparecido da Silva (born 1990)Brazilian footballer
- Johnathan Williams (born 1995)American basketball player
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