Jericho Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jericho is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jericho?
Jericho is spelled J-E-R-I-C-H-O. The name has 7 letters.
Jericho at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jericho may derive from the ancient city of Jericho, whose name in Hebrew is associated with meanings such as “fragrant” or “moon city.”
- Origin
- Jericho is commonly associated with the ancient city located near the Jordan River in the historical region of Canaan; this city is referenced in various…
- Pronunciation
- JEH-ri-koh · 3 syllables
Jericho Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,917
Recorded Births20
Rank#883
Recorded Births269
- Girls usage rose 477 places to #5,917 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 21 places to #883 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jericho Mean?
Jericho may derive from the ancient city of Jericho, whose name in Hebrew is associated with meanings such as “fragrant” or “moon city.”
Origin: Jericho is commonly associated with the ancient city located near the Jordan River in the historical region of Canaan; this city is referenced in various religious and historical documents.
How Do You Pronounce Jericho?
PronunciationJEH-ri-koh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jericho?
- History
- The name Jericho appears in biblical and historical texts to designate the ancient city known for its walls and strategic location, and it has been used in contexts related to that heritage.
Jericho Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 20 | #5,917 |
| 2025 | Boys | 269 | #883 |
| 2024 | Girls | 18 | #6,394 |
| 2024 | Boys | 259 | #904 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2023 | Boys | 263 | #884 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 250 | #923 |
| 2021 | Girls | 23 | #5,398 |
| 2021 | Boys | 259 | #890 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8 | #11,090 |
| 2020 | Boys | 214 | #996 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 226 | #949 |
| 2018 | Girls | 13 | #8,146 |
| 2018 | Boys | 218 | #952 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 199 | #1,016 |
| 2016 | Boys | 230 | #923 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 204 | #998 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 224 | #938 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
When Was Jericho Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
269 recorded births
National rank #883
2023 · Boys
263 recorded births
National rank #884
2024 · Boys
259 recorded births
National rank #904
2021 · Boys
259 recorded births
National rank #890
Where Jericho Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #257 | 5 |
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| NV | #389 | 7 |
| AR | #444 | 7 |
| IN | #452 | 15 |
| CO | #571 | 9 |
| KY | #625 | 6 |
| MO | #709 | 7 |