Jonathan

in the US

There are 286,202 people with the first name "Jonathan" in the United States.

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Ranking in the US

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Jonathan 141
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  1. is 137th most common Marilyn
  2. is 138th most common Christina
  3. is 139th most common Dale
  4. is 140th most common Todd
  5. is 141st most common Jonathan
  6. is 142nd most common Alan
  7. is 143rd most common Fred
  8. is 144th most common Dawn
  9. is 145th most common Jim

Most Common Last Names for Jonathan

Smith, Miller, Williams, Davis, Jones, Brown, Johnson, Lee, Taylor, White



Meaning & History

(male) Biblical name, meaning ‘God has given’, composed of the same elements as those of Matthew, but in reverse order. This is the name of several characters in the Bible, most notably a son of King Saul, who was a devoted friend and supporter of the young David, even when David and Saul were themselves at loggerheads (1 Samuel 31; 2 Samuel 1:19–26). The name is often taken as symbolic of steadfast friendship and loyalty. Well-known bearers of the name include the Irish clergyman and writer Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), British theatre director Jonathan Miller (b. 1934), British actor Jonathan Pryce (b. 1947), and British television presenter Jonathan Ross (b. 1960).

Variants: Jonathen, Jonathon; Johnathan, Johnathon.

Short form: Jon.

Pet form: Jonny.


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