Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift from God." It is derived from the Hebrew name Yonaton, which is composed of the elements yona ("dove") and tedaki ("given"). The name Jonathan has been used for centuries, with its first notable appearance in the Old Testament of the Bible. There, Jonathan is the son of King Saul and the best friend of King David. Throughout history, several figures have borne this name, including Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer known for his satirical novel "Gulliver's Travels." In more recent times, Jonathan has been used as a given name in various cultures around the world.
"Jonathon has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the years. Born to just five boys in 1912, its peak was reached in 1987 with 2,330 births. However, from 1990 onwards, the number of babies named Jonathon began to decline steadily, reaching an all-time low of 134 births in 2023."