Jerico
Jerico is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
City of the moon or fragrant.
Origin and history
Jerico is a modern spelling variant of Jericho, an ancient city name from the Hebrew Bible meaning 'city of the moon' or 'fragrant place'. In the United States, it is a uncommon given name that offers a distinct geographical and historical feel.
Popularity in the United States
889 babies in the United States have been named Jerico since 1880. It ranks #3789 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1857.
States where it is most popular
- CA (88.2 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
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 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 123 |
| 1990-2000 | 226 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 172 |
| 2020-2029 | 70 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Rico
Fun facts
- Derived from the ancient West Semitic city name Jericho, which is widely recognized from biblical narratives.
- Jerico omits the silent final 'h' found in the conventional spelling Jericho.