Jonathan, of Hebrew origin, is a classic and strong-sounding male name that means 'God has heard'. It was popular among Jews in ancient times but gained widespread usage after it appeared in the Old Testament as the name of King David's close friend. The name Jonathan peaked in popularity during the late 20th century, ranking among the top 150 baby names for boys in many years.
The name Jonathen has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant rise starting in the late 1970s and peaking around the early to mid-1980s. From 1981 to 1986, there were more than 25 births per year, with a high of 55 births in 1994. However, since then, the popularity of the name has declined steadily, with fewer than 30 births per year since 2009 and only single-digit numbers from 2013 onwards. Overall, there have been a total of 1507 births recorded for the name Jonathen between 1954 and 2018.