Jerusalem
Meaningcity of peace · Hebrew
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #7,136 in 2018
11 babies were named Jerusalem in the US in 2025. It has climbed 308 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jerusalem you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jerusalem, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jerusalem would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJerusalem first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #7,136.
- TrendJerusalem has climbed 308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlJerusalem is given to both boys and girls: 58% of the 19 babies named Jerusalem in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Jerusalem means “city of peace”.
About the name Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin meaning “city of peace”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-lem”. US birth records list Jerusalem for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 21 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #7,136 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies. Of the 19 US babies named Jerusalem in 2025, 42% were girls and 58% were boys.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,406,250 girls |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 403,226 girls |
| 2000s | 4.7 | 213,675 girls |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 147,929 girls |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 142,857 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 320,513 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 191,693 boys |
More Hebrew names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
Questions about the name Jerusalem
What does the name Jerusalem mean?
Jerusalem means “city of peace” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Mia.
Is Jerusalem a boy or girl name?
Both. Jerusalem is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 42% of US babies named Jerusalem were girls.
How popular is the name Jerusalem?
Jerusalem ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#7,136).