Jesus Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jesus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jesus?
Jesus is spelled J-E-S-U-S. The name has 5 letters.
Jesus at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jesus derives from the Hebrew name Yeshua, meaning “Yahweh is salvation” or “the Lord saves.”
- Origin
- The name Jesus is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Yeshua and its Aramaic form, which were used in Jewish contexts during the Second Temple period.
- Pronunciation
- JEE-zuhs · 2 syllables
Jesus Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#173
Recorded Births2,078
- Girls usage rose 254 places to #13,208 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 9 places to #173 and recorded 143 fewer 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 Jesus Mean?
Jesus derives from the Hebrew name Yeshua, meaning “Yahweh is salvation” or “the Lord saves.”
Origin: The name Jesus is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Yeshua and its Aramaic form, which were used in Jewish contexts during the Second Temple period.
How Do You Pronounce Jesus?
PronunciationJEE-zuhs
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jesus?
- History
- The name Jesus appears in historical religious texts such as the New Testament, where it is attributed to the central figure of Christianity. Its use as a personal name has been documented in various cultures influenced by Christian traditions.
Jesus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,078 | #173 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,221 | #164 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,113 | #172 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,259 | #166 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,270 | #170 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,297 | #169 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,541 | #155 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,643 | #148 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,749 | #144 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,079 | #134 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,182 | #129 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,523 | #111 |
| 2013 | Girls | 15 | #7,748 |
| 2013 | Boys | 3,674 | #107 |
| 2012 | Girls | 12 | #9,109 |
When Was Jesus 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.
2004 · Boys
6,472 recorded births
National rank #70
2006 · Boys
6,461 recorded births
National rank #74
2001 · Boys
6,425 recorded births
National rank #66
2005 · Boys
6,382 recorded births
National rank #73
Where Jesus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #32 | 154 |
| TX | #69 | 550 |
| NM | #72 | 24 |
| CA | #85 | 444 |
| NV | #98 | 31 |
| CO | #139 | 51 |
| OR | #143 | 28 |
| WA | #147 | 56 |