Jesus
Jesus is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Jesus is the English form of the Greek name Iesous, which derives from the Hebrew name Yeshua meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. While overwhelmingly common as a male name, it has also seen minor usage for females in the United States, likely influenced by traditional compound devotional names. Over 2,600 female births have been recorded under this name in U.S. history since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
2,685 babies in the United States have been named Jesus since 1880. It ranks #3406 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.7 %)
- TX (36 %)
- AZ (3.1 %)
- IL (1.3 %)
- NY (0.59 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 102 |
| 1920-1930 | 281 |
| 1930-1940 | 180 |
| 1940-1950 | 140 |
| 1950-1960 | 138 |
| 1960-1970 | 142 |
| 1970-1980 | 351 |
| 1980-1990 | 443 |
| 1990-2000 | 506 |
| 2000-2010 | 280 |
| 2010-2019 | 93 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Hebrew Yeshua, sharing an etymological root with the name Joshua.
- Over 2,600 females in the United States have been officially registered with the first name Jesus since 1880.