Jericho Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jericho originates from Hebrew, meaning 'fragrant' or 'place of fragrance'. It has evolved through various languages, including Greek and Latin, maintaining its biblical significance. The city is renowned for its biblical accounts and has traits of resilience and historical depth. While there is no direct biblical figure named Jericho, it holds substantial relevance in biblical narratives.
The name Jericho is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jericho has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jericho' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3132nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1673rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1226th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 939th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11760th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8195th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16271st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9431st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jericho' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jericho"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛrɪkoʊ/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jericho is derived from the Hebrew word 'yereach', meaning 'moon'. It may also relate to the word for 'fragrant' or 'place of fragrance'.
Meaning
fragrant, place of fragrance
Language Evolution
Hebrew: יְרִיחוֹ (Yeriḥo), Greek: Ἰεριχώ (Ierichō), Latin: Hierichus
Biblical Background
Jericho is mentioned multiple times in the Bible, most notably as the first city conquered by the Israelites upon entering the Promised Land.
Historical Usage
Jericho has been a significant biblical city and has gained popularity in religious contexts since ancient times, particularly in Judeo-Christian traditions.
Variants & Derivatives
Yeriḥo, Hierichus
Modern Popularity & Image
Jericho is often associated with biblical history and archaeological significance, representing resilience and historical depth.
Famous People
Jericho Rosales, Filipino actor and model, Jericho, a biblical figure known for the Fall of Jericho
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jericho"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jericho"
"Jericho" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3132nd of 10718 | 169 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1673rd of 16616 | 724 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1226th of 24088 | 2,048 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 939th of 23106 | 2,763 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11760th of 19264 | 30 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8195th of 27321 | 134 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 16271st of 35406 | 65 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9431st of 30306 | 130 |
Regional Popularity of "Jericho" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
43.60% 1763rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
40.91% 2125th/5194 |
25.91% 1637th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.76% 1318th/4582 |
38.98% 2013th/5164 |
20.05% 1466th/7313 |
12.81% 956th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.85% 990th/3984 |
31.22% 1401st/4487 |
14.09% 961st/6822 |
13.48% 846th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jericho" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jericho"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jericho" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.