Jihad

Boy name

Jihad has been given to 2,063 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 2000.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,063

Peak year

2000 (96 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

▼ -21%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

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

2,063 babies since 1911

2,060 babies since 1970

2,067 babies since 1934

2,056 babies since 1992

2,084 babies since 1969

2,086 babies since 1974

2,087 babies since 1880

2,089 babies since 1985

How popular is the name Jihad?

Jihad has been given to 2,063 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jihad peak?

Jihad peaked in 2000, when 96 babies were given the name.

Is Jihad a girl or boy name?

Jihad is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Jihad are boys).

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