Jehu
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew יֵהוּא (Yēhûʔ).
Every Jehu since 1914 — 1,059 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jehu
Jehu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,610 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,059 American babies have been named Jehu. Its peak came in 2024, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jehu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jehu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,610 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,360 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,268 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,525 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,431 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,482 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,527 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,191 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,165 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,537 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,398 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,062 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,536 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,312 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,471 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,930 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,771 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,782 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,405 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,148 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,488 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,336 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,045 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,722 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,671 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,838 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,150 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,231 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,681 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,720 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,544 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,061 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,118 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,818 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,150 |
| 1925 | 6 | #3,951 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,100 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jehu
- Jehu Politician · -900–-814
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jehu mean?
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew יֵהוּא (Yēhûʔ).
How popular is the name Jehu in 2025?
Jehu ranked #3,610 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jehu?
1,059 babies have been named Jehu in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jehu most popular?
Jehu peaked in 2024, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Jehu a boy or girl name?
Jehu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jehu rising or falling?
Jehu is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jehu?
Well-known people named Jehu include Jehu (politician).