How popular is the name Jerico in 2025?

Jerico is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Jerico most popular?

Jerico peaked in 1992, reaching #1955 among US boy names.

Jerico will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Jerico entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #1955 in 1992, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1955

peak (1992)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Over the last decade, Jerico has been most popular in TX.

About 900 people named Jerico are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Jerico alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Jerico in 2025?: Jerico is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Jerico most popular?: Jerico peaked in 1992, reaching #1955 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Jerico with classmates?: Jerico will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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