Unisex nameCurrently #11,529 in the USSteady
Jerusalem
//dʒɜrˈusələm//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20209 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jerusalem'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.
Jerusalem's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Jerusalem through the decades
- Jerusalem peaked in 2020, when 29 babies were named Jerusalem in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jerusalem has risen 52% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jerusalem currently ranks #11,529 in the US and is holding steady.