Jesus
3 countries#173 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jesus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
246,966 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #173 · peaked in 2004 with 6,508 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,009 births recorded 1911–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 1965 with 100 births
Most common in: Paris, Gironde, Hérault, Yvelines, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
38 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2016 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
38 births recorded 2004–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jesus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #74 | — |
| 2007 | #77 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #79 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #78 | ↑1 |
| 2010 | #92 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #93 | ↓1 |
| 2012 | #101 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #107 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #111 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #129 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #134 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #144 | ↓10 |
| 2018 | #148 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #155 | ↓7 |
| 2020 | #169 | ↓14 |
| 2021 | #170 | ↓1 |
| 2022 | #166 | ↑4 |
| 2023 | #172 | ↓6 |
| 2024 | #164 | ↑8 |
| 2025 | #173 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Jesus
Is Jesus a popular name?
Yes — Jesus currently ranks #173 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jesus more common for boys or girls?
Jesus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jesus most popular?
Jesus peaked in 2004 in United States, with 6,508 recorded births that year.
Is Jesus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jesus’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #403 in 1880 to #173 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jesus?
At least 249,013 babies have been recorded with the name Jesus across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Jesus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jesus appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Jesus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jesus include Barrett, Braxton, Nico, Felix.
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