Jehu Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JEE-hoo //ˈdʒiːhuː//
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He is God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jehu has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name יֵהוּא (Yehū’), which is thought to mean "Yahweh is He." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Old Testament, where Jehu is a significant figure known for his zealous actions against the house of Ahab and the worship of Baal. The name transitioned into Greek as Ἰεού (Ieou) and later into Latin as Jehu, before being adopted into English through biblical translations, particularly the King James Version in the early 17th century.
Historically, Jehu is best known as the tenth king of Israel, reigning in the 9th century BCE. His story is chronicled in the Second Book of Kings, where he is depicted as a warrior king who executed a coup against the previous dynasty, fulfilling a prophecy concerning the downfall of Ahab's lineage.
This narrative has contributed to the name's enduring significance in Judeo-Christian contexts, as Jehu is often associated with divine judgment and reform. Culturally, the name Jehu carries connotations of strength and decisiveness, reflecting the character of its biblical namesake.
It has been used in various literary and religious texts throughout history, symbolizing a figure of righteous fury against idolatry and corruption. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and related names in different cultures, although these variations are less commonly referenced.
Overall, Jehu remains a name steeped in historical and theological importance, representing a pivotal moment in the history of ancient Israel.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jehu was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Jehu has ranked as high as #7159 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Jehu has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jehu is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jehu was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jehu.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 31 |
| 2024 | 35 | 35 |
| 2023 | 25 | 25 |
| 2022 | 17 | 17 |
| 2021 | 23 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 | 22 |
| 2019 | 32 | 32 |
| 2018 | 18 | 18 |
| 2017 | 25 | 25 |
| 2016 | 22 | 22 |
| 2015 | 33 | 33 |
| 2014 | 25 | 25 |
| 2013 | 30 | 30 |
| 2012 | 23 | 23 |
| 2011 | 31 | 31 |
| 2010 | 19 | 19 |
| 2009 | 28 | 28 |
| 2008 | 28 | 28 |
| 2007 | 32 | 32 |
| 2006 | 23 | 23 |
| 2005 | 28 | 28 |
| 2004 | 20 | 20 |
| 2003 | 21 | 21 |
| 2002 | 23 | 23 |
| 2001 | 23 | 23 |
| 2000 | 21 | 21 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9 |
| 1998 | 16 | 16 |
| 1997 | 13 | 13 |
| 1996 | 10 | 10 |
| 1995 | 15 | 15 |
| 1994 | 16 | 16 |
| 1993 | 14 | 14 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 | 10 |
| 1990 | 19 | 19 |
| 1989 | 10 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 |
| 1985 | 12 | 12 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 8 | 8 |
| 1982 | 12 | 12 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 11 | 11 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 |
| 1952 | 8 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 |
| 1931 | 8 | 8 |
| 1930 | 8 | 8 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 | 7 |
| 1926 | 8 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 | 6 |
| 1924 | 10 | 10 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 |
| 1921 | 7 | 7 |
| 1918 | 9 | 9 |
| 1917 | 5 | 5 |
| 1916 | 10 | 10 |
| 1915 | 5 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Jehu (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 9 |