Yocheved Girl
Origin(s)
Hebrew
Meaning
God's glory
Historical & Cultural Background
Yocheved is a name of Hebrew origin, primarily associated with Jewish culture. In the Bible, Yocheved is the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, making her a significant figure in Jewish history. The name has been used in various Jewish communities throughout history and continues to be popular in modern times. It reflects themes of faith and heritage.
Trend Summary
Yocheved has maintained a steady presence in Jewish communities, though it is less common in broader contexts.
Similar Names
Yosef, Yona, Yael, Yara, Yasmin, Yasmina, Yelena
Variants
- Yochev
- Yocheveth
International Variants
- Yocheved (Hebrew)
Famous people named Yocheved
Yocheved Bat-Miriam is known for her contributions to Jewish education and community service.
Yocheved Shasha is recognized as a prominent Israeli artist specializing in contemporary painting.
Fictional characters named Yocheved
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yocheved was first seen in the United States in 1953. Yocheved has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and California. In the past 5 years the name Yocheved has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yocheved (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 37 | |
| NY | 22 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 44 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 75 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 89 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 71 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 81 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 81 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 76 |