Yocheved
Yocheved is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is glory or glory of God.
Origin and history
Yocheved is a traditional Hebrew name derived from biblical roots meaning 'Yahweh is glory'. In the Old Testament, Yocheved (Jochebed) is the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. It remains popular within Orthodox Jewish communities in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,410 babies in the United States have been named Yocheved since 1880. It ranks #3596 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1685.
States where it is most popular
- NY (72.7 %)
- NJ (26 %)
- MD (0.9 %)
- CA (0.35 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 265 |
| 1990-2000 | 365 |
| 2000-2010 | 490 |
| 2010-2019 | 691 |
| 2020-2029 | 416 |
Fun facts
- Yocheved is revered as the courageous mother who hid baby Moses in a basket on the Nile River.
- It is one of the earliest biblical names to incorporate the divine name Yahweh.