Yonatan is of Hebrew origin, derived from the root verb "ynh," which means to dedicate or devote. It translates to "Yahweh has given" and is often interpreted as "God has gifted." This name is prominent in Jewish culture and carries a significant historical context, being the name of King David's son in the Old Testament. The name Yonatan gained popularity beyond its Hebrew roots due to its appearance in literature, such as in the works of Leon Uris, further contributing to its recognition worldwide.
The name Yonatan experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the given years. While it started with a modest 5 births in 1974, it peaked at 100 births in 2005 and again at 72 births in both 1996 and 1999. However, since around 2010, the popularity of the name Yonatan has been consistently declining, reaching a low of 45 births in 2020. In total, there have been 2444 babies named Yonatan between 1974 and 2023.