Boy nameCurrently #3,349 in the USSteady
Jehu
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jehu's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jehu's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jehu |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 35 |
Jehu through the decades
- Jehu peaked in 2024, when 35 babies were named Jehu in the US.
- The 2010s were Jehu's strongest decade, averaging 26 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jehu has fallen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jehu currently ranks #3,349 in the US and is holding steady.