Name · Sound · Chart fit
Jonathan
Numerology, Saju and astrology notes for the name Jonathan
- Syllables
- 3
- U.S. rank
- #43
- Given to
- Mostly boys
Jonathan was given to 250,610 babies in the United States between 2000 and 2025, which places it at number 43 among the names we cover.
How Jonathan sounds
A three-syllable name, Jonathan often sounds a little more formal and lends itself to a short nickname. A nasal ends Jonathan, which lets its final beat ring a little before it fades. For the ear, Jonathan is soft, round and flowing, which the scheme counts as a water sound. In recent U.S. birth records Jonathan ranks among the most popular names, an easy, well-known choice. Most people named Jonathan in U.S. birth records are boys.
The Saju view
Because Jonathan begins with S, Z, SH, CH or J, the system counts its first sound as metal, and the first sound weighs double. In Saju, Jonathan carries metal. That makes it a natural choice for charts where metal is the thinnest of the five elements. Jonathan supports water from behind: its metal sound is the traditional source of that element. If metal is already strong in a chart, Jonathan ranks lower there, because it piles on more of the same element.
Metal soundOpens on metal
The astrology view
Jonathan ranks highest in charts led by water, which means the signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Charts led by Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn come next. Charts led by fire and air signs hear the water sound of Jonathan as a contrast, so it ranks lower there.
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Numerology, for reference
The Expression number of Jonathan is 11, which numerologists link with intuition and idealism. Numerologists link the number 11 with inspiration: intuition, idealism and sensitivity to what others feel. Counting only the vowels, Jonathan comes to 8, the number numerologists connect with achievement. The number 8 is read as the number of ambition, associated with achievement, authority and a head for practical results. Counting only the consonants, Jonathan comes to 3, the number numerologists connect with someone who seems sociable and expressive. The number 3 is read as the number of expression, associated with creativity, humor and an easy way with words.
Names that share its metal sound
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