Jerusalem Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
The name Jerusalem is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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, Jerusalem has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jerusalem' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12775th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9400th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14996th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11390th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8567th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jerusalem' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
📊 Jerusalem Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Jerusalem Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 29 peak births in 2020
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jerusalem"
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 "Jerusalem"
"Jerusalem" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12775th of 24088 | 49 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9400th of 23106 | 84 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14996th of 27321 | 40 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11390th of 35406 | 129 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8567th of 30306 | 150 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerusalem" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jerusalem" 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jerusalem"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jerusalem" 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.