boy name
Jesus
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#173 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Jesus in the US, 1880–2025
Jesus first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2004, when 6,472 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,078.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jesus popular?
Declining Jesus is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
| 2020s | 13,238 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33,796 | |
| 2000s | 61,324 | |
| 1990s | 49,129 | |
| 1980s | 27,400 | |
| 1970s | 18,807 | |
| 1960s | 10,894 | |
| 1950s | 8,352 | |
| 1940s | 6,316 | |
| 1930s | 5,480 | |
| 1920s | 6,578 | |
| 1910s | 2,239 | |
| 1900s | 453 | |
| 1890s | 142 | |
| 1880s | 133 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jesus a boy or a girl name?
Jesus is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jesus a popular name right now?
Jesus is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
How popular is the name Jesus?
In 2025, Jesus ranked #173 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jesus most popular?
Jesus was most popular in 2004, when about 6,472 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.