Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift from God". It is derived from the Hebrew name Yonathan, which is composed of two elements: "yon" meaning "to give" and "tan" meaning "grace" or "gift". Thus, Jonathan can be interpreted as "God has given".
The name Jonathan has a rich history in literature and religion. In the Bible, Jonathan is the son of King Saul and the friend of David. Their friendship is often cited as one of the most significant examples of loyalty and love in biblical history.
In literature, Jonathan Swift, an Irish poet and essayist, is famous for his satirical work "Gulliver's Travels". Meanwhile, Jonathan Franzen is a contemporary American novelist known for works such as "The Corrections" and "Freedom".
Today, Jonathan remains a popular name worldwide. It has been used by many notable individuals across various fields, including politics, sports, and entertainment. Despite its popularity, it maintains a timeless appeal due to its historic roots and meaningful significance.
The given statistics show the annual births of the name Jonathan in the United States from 1975 to 2006. The data starts with a low number of 6 births in 1975, followed by an increase to 10 births in 1977. There is then a drop back down to 6 births in 1982, and the numbers remain relatively low until 1988 when there are 12 births. The year 1989 sees another decrease with 9 births, followed by 7 births in 1990. After a gap of several years, there are again 5 births each in 1994 and 2006.
Over the entire period from 1975 to 2006, there were a total of 76 babies named Jonathan born in the United States. This shows that while the name was not extremely popular during this time frame, it was still given to a significant number of children each year. It is interesting to observe how the popularity of the name varied over these decades.