Johnathan
Boy name · 305 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Johnathan: 305 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 19 births in 1988.
Johnathan is a variant of Jonathan, a name of Hebrew origin from *Yonatan*, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "God has given." Its most famous biblical bearer is Jonathan, the loyal friend of King David, whose story of devotion has echoed through millennia. In modern times, the variant "Johnathan" appears on birth registers across Scotland, though it is less common than the standard Jonathan. The name shares its root with the Irish Gaelic *Seonag* and the Scottish *Seònaid*, both feminine forms. Interestingly, the Hebrew root also gives us the name Nathan, meaning "he gave," making Johnathan a longer, more formal cousin that retains the same core meaning of gratitude and blessing.
Boy 36 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198819 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 305since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 43%vs prior 5y