Jubilee
Jubilee is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Ram's horn, anniversary, or joy.
Origin and history
Jubilee is a feminine name of Hebrew origin derived from the biblical concept of a joyous anniversary celebrated every fifty years. It entered broader use in English-speaking regions as a word name signifying joy and celebration. In the United States, its usage has increased noticeably in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,784 babies in the United States have been named Jubilee since 1880. It ranks #2870 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1095.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.6 %)
- TX (20.1 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- WA (4.6 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 227 |
| 2000-2010 | 589 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,676 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,207 |
Nicknames
Jube, Jubes, Jubi
Fun facts
- The term originates from the Hebrew 'yovel', referring to a ram's horn blown to signal a year of jubilee.
- The name has seen its highest US birth numbers in the 2020s as modern virtue names gain popularity.