Is Jesus a popular name?

Jesus reached a best rank of #78 in 2009 and has charted in 4 years.

Where does Jesus rank now?

Jesus does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #78 (2009) · ranked in 4 years

With a peak of #78 in 2009, Jesus appeared in the rankings across 2008-2011.

It eased from #79 in 2008 to #93 in 2011.

As of the latest count (2025), Jesus has fallen out of the top ranks.

At its peak year of 2009, Jesus was given to 5,387 newborns.

Jesus was most popular around 2009, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

If Jesus is on your shortlist, Jacob, Joshua, Jayden are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Jesus a popular name?: Jesus reached a best rank of #78 in 2009 and has charted in 4 years.
Where does Jesus rank now?: Jesus does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Jesus a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Jesus most popular?: Jesus peaked around 2009.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)