Jericho
Jericho is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
City of the moon, or fragrant place.
Origin and history
Jericho is a masculine given name derived from the ancient Canaanite city mentioned extensively in the Bible. Its etymology traces back to the Hebrew word for 'moon' or 'fragrant'. In recent years, it has seen steady moderate use in the United States as a place-name with rich historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
5,978 babies in the United States have been named Jericho since 1880. It ranks #1563 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #852.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- TX (15.5 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- OH (4 %)
- WA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 140 |
| 1980-1990 | 277 |
| 1990-2000 | 695 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,285 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,067 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,514 |
Famous people named Jericho
- Jericho Brown: Poet, Professor
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeri, Co
Fun facts
- The city of Jericho is widely considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
- The name is believed to derive from the Hebrew word 'yareach', meaning moon, reflecting ancient worship of the moon god in the area.