Jonathon
Meaning of Jonathon
Jonathon is a popular male name with a rich history. It is pronounced differently in American English and British English. In American English, it is pronounced as JAHN-uh-thuhn (/ˈdʒɑnəθən/), while in British English, it is pronounced as JON-uh-thuhn (/ˈdʒɒnəθən/). The name has variations, but the most common one is Jonathan. Looking at data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Jonathon has been consistently used over the years, although its popularity has fluctuated. In recent years, it has maintained a rank within the top 1500 names. However, during the early 2000s, it was even more popular and ranked within the top 300 names. Overall, Jonathon is a timeless and enduring name choice for parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAHN-uh-thuhn (/ˈdʒɑnəθən/)
British English
- Pronunced as JON-uh-thuhn (/ˈdʒɒnəθən/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Jonathon
| Lieutenant General Jonathon Peter Riley is a retired British Army officer and military historian. |
| Jonathon Brandmeier - Jonathon "Johnny B" Brandmeier is a well-known Chicago radio personality and musician. |
| Jonathon Patton is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants and Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). |
| Jonathon Adams is a Cree-Métis baritone vocalist from Edmonton who specializes in early and baroque music. |
| Jonathon Tyler Power is a Canadian retired professional squash player who was the first North American to reach the World No. 1 ranking and won numerous top-level squash events during his career. |
| Jonathon Marsh is a professional Australian rules footballer known for his time with Collingwood and St Kilda in the AFL, currently playing for East Fremantle in the WAFL. |
| Jonathon Riley is a competitive runner who specialized in middle-distance and long-distance disciplines and represented the United States in the men's 5000 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics. |
| Jonathon Brooks is an American football running back for the Texas Longhorns. |
| Jonathon Newby was the lead singer of the post-hardcore/progressive rock band Brazil from its inception in 2000 until August 2007, when he left the band, resulting in its break-up. |
