Holding steady.
Popularity of Jonthan since 1956
Babies named Jonthan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 178 |
| 1980s | 368 |
| 1990s | 259 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jonthan is a rare variant spelling of Jonathan, first recorded in U.S. data in 1956. Its peak use occurred in 1986, when it saw slightly more frequent appearances, but it has never entered the top 1000 nationwide. The name has maintained a stable trajectory in recent decades, consistently appearing in very low numbers each year. As a nonstandard spelling, Jonthan lacks a strong etymological grounding apart from its connection to Jonathan, a Hebrew-derived name whose popularity has sustained many variant forms. Parents choosing this spelling may be seeking a distinctive twist on a classic.
Jonthan appears to be a variant or misspelling of Jonathan, a name derived from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. The name Jonathan has been in use since biblical times, but Jonthan as a distinct spelling has been recorded in limited use since the mid-20th century. It is considered a modern, nonstandard variant.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jonthan
Names that share Jonthan's style, for a brother or sister.
