Jesus
Jesus is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Jesus is a masculine given name derived from the Aramaic and Hebrew name Yeshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. It entered English via the Greek Iesous and Latin Iesus. In the United States, it is widely used, particularly within Hispanic and Latino communities where it honors Jesus Christ.
Popularity in the United States
244,281 babies in the United States have been named Jesus since 1880. It ranks #160 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #167.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.3 %)
- TX (30.8 %)
- AZ (6.6 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
- NY (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 133 |
| 1890-1900 | 142 |
| 1900-1910 | 453 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,239 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,578 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,480 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,316 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,352 |
| 1960-1970 | 10,894 |
| 1970-1980 | 18,807 |
| 1980-1990 | 27,400 |
| 1990-2000 | 49,129 |
| 2000-2010 | 61,324 |
| 2010-2019 | 33,796 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,238 |
Famous people named Jesus
- Jesus Luzardo: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Jesus Montero: Baseball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Chuy, Chuco, Chucho
Fun facts
- The name shares its etymological origin with the Hebrew name Joshua, both deriving from Yeshua.
- While rare as a given name in English-speaking traditions, giving boys the name Jesus has long been a common devotion in Hispanic culture.