Jesus
Peaked at #66 nationally in 2001, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jesus has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Jesus — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1302
in 1930
Last ranked
#14183
in 2023
Years tracked
113
1907–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1907, Jesus reached its peak popularity for girls in 1930, ranking #1302 nationally with 34 babies given the name that year.
Jesus hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #14183.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #14,183 | 6 |
| 2021 | #14,249 | 6 |
| 2019 | #16,625 | 5 |
| 2018 | #16,729 | 5 |
| 2017 | #14,909 | 6 |
| 2016 | #12,252 | 8 |
| 2015 | #10,453 | 10 |
| 2014 | #9,818 | 11 |
Jesus — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#66
in 2001
Current rank
#164
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jesus reached its peak popularity for boys in 2001, ranking #66 nationally with 6,425 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #111 (2014) to #164 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Jesus ranks #164 nationally for boys, with 2,210 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #164 | 2,210 |
| 2023 | #172 | 2,110 |
| 2022 | #166 | 2,258 |
| 2021 | #170 | 2,269 |
| 2020 | #169 | 2,296 |
| 2019 | #155 | 2,541 |
| 2018 | #148 | 2,643 |
| 2017 | #144 | 2,749 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jesus most popular?
Jesus was most popular in 2001, when it ranked #66 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jesus becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jesus?
At least 244,847 babies have been recorded with the name Jesus in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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