Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Jeshurun since 1998
Babies named Jeshurun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Jeshurun is a rare biblical name with deep religious roots. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1998 and has never ranked in the top 10,000 names, reaching its peak popularity in 2021 when it ranked 10,695. The name carries a meaning of 'upright one' and is a poetic reference to Israel in the Hebrew Bible, making it attractive to parents seeking a distinctive name with scriptural significance. Despite its obscurity, Jeshurun has maintained a stable presence, recorded in every year since 1998 without dramatic fluctuations. Its rarity is underscored by a 1-in-284,679 occurrence rate, and it has not been popular enough to appear in any state's top names lists.
Jeshurun is a Hebrew name found in the Bible (Deuteronomy 32:15, 33:5, 26; Isaiah 44:2) used as a poetic synonym for Israel, often understood as 'upright one' or 'beloved'. The name derives from the root yashar, meaning 'straight' or 'upright'. It has been used sparingly among English-speaking Christians and Jews, more as a religious or literary reference than a common given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jesh
Variants: Yeshurun
Sibling names for Jeshurun
Names that share Jeshurun's style, for a brother or sister.
