Jericho
From Middle English Iericho, from Old English Iericho, from Latin Ierīchō, from Ancient Greek Ἰερῑχώ (Ierīkhṓ), from Biblical Hebrew יְרִיחוֹ (yərīḥō), recorded early as…
Every Jericho since 1970 — 6,357 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jericho
Jericho is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #886 in 2025 with 269 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 6,357 American babies have been named Jericho — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 289 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 Jericho stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jericho year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,008 | 269 | #886 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,506 | 259 | #905 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,701 | 263 | #884 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,115 | 250 | #926 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,469 | 259 | #890 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,538 | 214 | #997 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,381 | 226 | #950 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,333 | 218 | #952 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,097 | 199 | #1,018 |
| 2016 | — | — | 230 | #924 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,321 | 204 | #1,003 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,423 | 224 | #943 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,449 | 221 | #926 |
| 2012 | — | — | 191 | #1,025 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,003 | 186 | #1,026 |
| 2010 | — | — | 168 | #1,122 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,095 | 173 | #1,074 |
| 2008 | — | — | 169 | #1,097 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,214 | 152 | #1,164 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,412 | 128 | #1,297 |
| 2005 | — | — | 101 | #1,457 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,961 | 103 | #1,389 |
| 2003 | — | — | 107 | #1,309 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,603 | 109 | #1,247 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,641 | 125 | #1,124 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,366 | 118 | #1,169 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,960 | 81 | #1,307 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,626 | 62 | #1,425 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,867 | 13 | #3,503 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,951 | 29 | #1,929 |
| 1975 | — | — | 19 | #2,318 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,063 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jericho mean?
From Middle English Iericho, from Old English Iericho, from Latin Ierīchō, from Ancient Greek Ἰερῑχώ (Ierīkhṓ), from Biblical Hebrew יְרִיחוֹ (yərīḥō), recorded early as Ugaritic 𐎊𐎗𐎃 (yrḫ).
How popular is the name Jericho in 2025?
Jericho ranked #886 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 269 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jericho?
6,357 babies have been named Jericho in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jericho most popular?
Jericho peaked in 2025, when 289 newborns received the name.
Is Jericho a boy or girl name?
Jericho is used for both: about 6% of babies named Jericho have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Jericho rising or falling?
Jericho is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.