Jesus
boy name#173 in 2025Jesus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #66 in 2001, ranks #173 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#173
rank today
#66
peak (2001)
2,078
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #521 |
| 1890s | #575 |
| 1900s | #324 |
| 1910s | #306 |
| 1920s | #209 |
| 1930s | #225 |
| 1940s | #238 |
| 1950s | #245 |
| 1960s | #224 |
| 1970s | #142 |
| 1980s | #107 |
| 1990s | #77 |
| 2000s | #73 |
| 2010s | #121 |
| 2020s | #169 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jesus has been most popular in TX, CA, AZ.
Living bearers
About 217,000 people named Jesus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jesus alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jesus in 2025?
- Jesus ranks #173 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,078 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jesus most popular?
- Jesus peaked in 2001, reaching #66 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jesus with classmates?
- Jesus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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