Jonathan

Pronunciation: [ j-AHN-uhth-uhn ]

Girl Name #36,284 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jonathan is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AHN-uhth-uhn.

Parents who love the name Jonathan often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #36,284
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Jon Joy Jonie Jonaie

Also a Boy Name

Jonathan is also used as a boy name, ranked #83.

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Similar Names

Josephine Josie Johanna John Joanna Joan Joseph Johnnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jonathan

Is Jonathan a boy or girl name?

Jonathan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #36284. As a boy name, it is ranked #83. Jonathan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Jonathan?

Jonathan is pronounced j-AHN-uhth-uhn.

How popular is the name Jonathan?

Jonathan is currently ranked #36284 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jonathan?

Common nicknames for Jonathan include Jon, Joy, Jonie, and Jonaie.

Is Jonathan a common or rare name?

Jonathan is an uncommon name, ranked #36284 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jonathan

Jonathan is a girl name .

Is Jonathan a boy or girl name? Jonathan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,284 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #83. Jonathan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jonathan is currently ranked #36,284 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jonathan include Jon, Joy, Jonie, and Jonaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.