Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jesus.
National Rank (2025)
#173
All-Time Peak Rank
#66 (2001)
Total U.S. Births
244,281
Unisex Distribution98.9% Boy / 1.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jesus Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Jesus
According to SSA data, Jesus achieved its highest historical rank of #66 in 2001. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2004 with 6,472 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 34.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jesus scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-34.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,472Births in 2004
Years in Top 100
22yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:133
1890s:142
1900s:453
1910s:2,239
1920s:6,578
1930s:5,480
1940s:6,316
1950s:8,352
1960s:10,894
1970s:18,807
1980s:27,400
1990s:49,129
2000s:61,324
2010s:33,796
2020s:13,238
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJe-sus
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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