Jethro
boy name#952 in 2025Jethro entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #857 in 1899, ranks #952 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1893–2025
#952
rank today
#857
peak (1899)
245
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #946 |
| 1900s | #1254 |
| 1910s | #1208 |
| 1920s | #1408 |
| 1930s | #1620 |
| 1940s | #1629 |
| 1950s | #1603 |
| 1960s | #2648 |
| 1970s | #2437 |
| 1980s | #2841 |
| 1990s | #3592 |
| 2000s | #3598 |
| 2010s | #1582 |
| 2020s | #1136 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jethro has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Jethro are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jethro is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jethro in 2025?
- Jethro ranks #952 among US boy names in 2025, with 245 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jethro most popular?
- Jethro peaked in 1899, reaching #857 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jethro with classmates?
- Jethro will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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