Jericho Unisex

Popularity: #667 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJER-i-ko / /ˈdʒɛrɪkoʊ/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: City of the moon; English: Place name

Historical & Cultural Background

Jericho is an ancient city located near the Jordan River in the West Bank, known for its historical significance in biblical narratives. It is often referred to as one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. The name Jericho has been used in various cultures and languages, reflecting its long-standing historical presence. In modern times, it has also been adopted as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Jericho has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a baby name in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

JeremiahJaredJaxonJettJasperJovianJuliusJace

Variants

  • Jerico

International Variants

  • Yericho (Spanish)
  • Jéricho (French)

Famous people named Jericho

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Fictional characters named Jericho

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Sibling Suggestions

JoshuaIsaiahElijahMicahSamuel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jericho was first seen in the United States in 1970. Jericho has ranked as high as #1116 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Jericho has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jericho (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 32
17%
CA 27
14%
FL 21
11%
OH 12
6%
PA 11
6%
NC 11
6%
GA 10
5%
TN 10
5%
WA 10
5%
VA 9
5%
IL 7
4%
IN 6
3%
MO 6
3%
NV 5
3%
OK 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19705
197110
19738
197420
197519
197613
197722
197815
197928
198029
198129
198233
198330
198420
198513
198621
198713
198841
198948
199062
199146
199279
199364
199478
199581
199666
199781
199872
199966
2000118
2001125
2002109
2003107
2004103
2005101
2006128
2007152
2008168
2009173
2010168
2011186
2012191
2013221
2014224
2015202
2016230
2017199
2018217
2019226
2020214
2021259
2022250
2023262
2024259