Jethro Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jethro is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jethro?
Jethro is spelled J-E-T-H-R-O. The name has 6 letters.
Jethro at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jethro is commonly understood to mean “excellence” or “abundance” derived from a Hebrew root.
- Origin
- Jethro is a name found in Hebrew tradition and texts, notably appearing in the Hebrew Bible.
- Pronunciation
- JETH-ro · 2 syllables
Jethro Popularity in 2025
Rank#952
Recorded Births245
- Boys usage rose 116 places to #952 and recorded 41 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 Jethro Mean?
Jethro is commonly understood to mean “excellence” or “abundance” derived from a Hebrew root.
Origin: Jethro is a name found in Hebrew tradition and texts, notably appearing in the Hebrew Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Jethro?
PronunciationJETH-ro
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jethro?
- History
- The name Jethro is historically associated with a priest in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its use in ancient Semitic cultures.
Jethro Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 245 | #952 |
| 2024 | Boys | 204 | #1,068 |
| 2023 | Boys | 189 | #1,118 |
| 2022 | Boys | 181 | #1,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 155 | #1,237 |
| 2020 | Boys | 139 | #1,297 |
| 2019 | Boys | 151 | #1,244 |
| 2018 | Boys | 159 | #1,193 |
| 2017 | Boys | 116 | #1,460 |
| 2016 | Boys | 137 | #1,313 |
| 2015 | Boys | 112 | #1,481 |
| 2014 | Boys | 103 | #1,551 |
| 2013 | Boys | 87 | #1,695 |
| 2012 | Boys | 75 | #1,909 |
| 2011 | Boys | 73 | #1,905 |
| 2010 | Boys | 65 | #2,069 |
| 2009 | Boys | 62 | #2,168 |
| 2008 | Boys | 30 | #3,561 |
| 2007 | Boys | 32 | #3,379 |
| 2006 | Boys | 31 | #3,384 |
| 2005 | Boys | 26 | #3,615 |
| 2004 | Boys | 23 | #3,860 |
| 2003 | Boys | 16 | #4,815 |
| 2002 | Boys | 27 | #3,259 |
When Was Jethro 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
245 recorded births
National rank #952
2024 · Boys
204 recorded births
National rank #1,068
2023 · Boys
189 recorded births
National rank #1,118
2022 · Boys
181 recorded births
National rank #1,146
Where Jethro 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #386 | 9 |
| MN | #477 | 11 |
| PA | #546 | 17 |
| WI | #570 | 8 |
| CO | #680 | 7 |
| WA | #684 | 9 |
| MO | #709 | 7 |
| MI | #715 | 10 |