Boy nameCurrently #6,993 in the USSteady
Jerico
3 syllablesPeak year: 19926 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jerico'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.
Jerico's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jerico |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Jerico through the decades
- Jerico peaked in 1992, when 41 babies were named Jerico in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jerico has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jerico currently ranks #6,993 in the US and is holding steady.