Declining since 2020, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Jerusalem since 1981
Babies named Jerusalem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | 0 |
| 1990s | 45 | 10 |
| 2000s | 87 | 27 |
| 2010s | 118 | 58 |
| 2020s | 68 | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Jerusalem is a place name with profound religious and historical significance, adopted as a given name in the United States starting in 1981. It reached its highest popularity in 2020, ranking 10,917 in 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 200,908 births. Since 2020, the name's usage has been declining. While not tied to any particular state, Jerusalem appeals to parents seeking a name with spiritual connotations. Its use as a unisex name reflects a broader trend of place-inspired names, and it remains a distinctive choice.
Jerusalem is the English name for the ancient city of Jerusalem, from Hebrew Yerushalayim. The name is traditionally interpreted as 'city of peace' (ir shalom) or 'foundation of peace' (yireh shalom), though the exact etymology is debated. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the late 20th century, predominantly for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeru, Salem, Jeri
Variants: Yerushalayim
Sibling names for Jerusalem
Names that share Jerusalem's style, for a brother or sister.
