Jesus
Boy name · Hebrew · Hispanic · Mexican · Spanish
MeaningGod is salvation · Spanish
- US rank
- #173
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #66 in 2002
2,078 babies were named Jesus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jesus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 822 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jesus, 2,078 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jesus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJesus has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Jesuss, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #66.
- Then vs nowJesus was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 346 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 822.
- Where it's lovedJesus is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #32, followed by Texas (#69) and New Mexico (#72). It's in the top 1,000 in 37 states.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Jesus means “God is salvation”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Hispanic and Mexican roots.
- OriginJesus is the #7 most popular Hispanic boy name in the US. That's out of 44 Hispanic boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Jesus
Jesus is a boy name of Hebrew, Hispanic and Mexican origin meaning “God is salvation”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-sus”. US birth records list Jesus for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #66 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #173, with 2,078 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesHispanic namesMexican namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 121 | 8,270 boys |
| 1890s | 124 | 8,094 boys |
| 1900s | 325 | 3,073 boys |
| 1910s | 335 | 2,985 boys |
| 1920s | 597 | 1,676 boys |
| 1930s | 519 | 1,927 boys |
| 1940s | 422 | 2,372 boys |
| 1950s | 414 | 2,417 boys |
| 1960s | 573 | 1,745 boys |
| 1970s | 1,145 | 873 boys |
| 1980s | 1,483 | 674 boys |
| 1990s | 2,528 | 396 boys |
| 2000s | 3,074 | 325 boys |
| 2010s | 1,793 | 558 boys |
| 2020s | 1,277 | 783 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Jesus
What does the name Jesus mean?
Jesus means “God is salvation” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Jesus?
Jesus has Hebrew, Hispanic, Mexican, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Jesus a boy or girl name?
Jesus is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jesus?
Jesus ranked #173 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,078 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#66).