Boy nameCurrently #903 in the USRising
Jericho
//ˈdʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20217 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jericho'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.
Jericho's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jericho |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 75 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 85 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 89 |
| 1996 | 76 |
| 1997 | 81 |
| 1998 | 77 |
| 1999 | 77 |
| 2000 | 125 |
| 2001 | 132 |
| 2002 | 114 |
| 2003 | 107 |
| 2004 | 109 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 133 |
| 2007 | 160 |
| 2008 | 168 |
| 2009 | 179 |
| 2010 | 168 |
| 2011 | 191 |
| 2012 | 191 |
| 2013 | 227 |
| 2014 | 232 |
| 2015 | 208 |
| 2016 | 230 |
| 2017 | 208 |
| 2018 | 230 |
| 2019 | 237 |
| 2020 | 222 |
| 2021 | 282 |
| 2022 | 266 |
| 2023 | 274 |
| 2024 | 277 |
Jericho through the decades
- Jericho peaked in 2021, when 282 babies were named Jericho in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jericho has risen 39% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jericho currently ranks #903 in the US and is on the rise.