Jethro
Jethro is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Abundance, excellence, or overflow.
Origin and history
Jethro is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning abundance or excellence. In the Old Testament, Jethro was a Midianite priest and father-in-law to Moses. It remains a recognizable yet relatively uncommon classic name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,325 babies in the United States have been named Jethro since 1880. It ranks #1889 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1027.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.7 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- NC (10.8 %)
- PA (10.3 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 229 |
| 1920-1930 | 296 |
| 1930-1940 | 194 |
| 1940-1950 | 208 |
| 1950-1960 | 240 |
| 1960-1970 | 107 |
| 1970-1980 | 170 |
| 1980-1990 | 179 |
| 1990-2000 | 184 |
| 2000-2010 | 287 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,078 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,113 |
Famous people named Jethro
- Jethro Tull: Inventor, Agriculturalist
- Jethro Pugh: Football player
Nicknames
Jeth
Fun facts
- In the Book of Exodus, Jethro famously advised Moses to delegate leadership duties among capable judges.
- The famous progressive rock group Jethro Tull was named after the 18th-century English agricultural pioneer Jethro Tull.