Jerusalem

Unisex

Jerusalem has been given to 478 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Jerusalem.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

478

Peak year

2020 (29 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1981

10-year trend

▲ +19%

Gender split

69% girls / 31% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jerusalem.

478 babies since 1981

478 babies since 1995

479 babies since 1959

479 babies since 2012

477 babies since 1913

477 babies since 1923

477 babies since 1982

477 babies since 1988

How popular is the name Jerusalem?

Jerusalem has been given to 478 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jerusalem peak?

Jerusalem peaked in 2020, when 29 babies were given the name.

Is Jerusalem a girl or boy name?

Jerusalem is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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