Jesusa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jesusa is a feminine name of Spanish origin that derives from the name Jesús, rooted in the Hebrew word Yeshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. The name has evolved from its Hebrew origins to Latin and then Spanish forms. Jesusa reflects traditional values and religious significance, particularly in Hispanic cultures. The name does not have a notable biblical background but is associated with the Christian faith. While not commonly used today, it carries a sense of heritage and spiritual meaning.
The name Jesusa is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. 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, Jesusa has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Jesusa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1271st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1381st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2430th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5395th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11577th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jesusa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jesusa"
Pronunciation
/heˈsuːsə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Jesusa is the feminine form of the name Jesús, which is derived from the Latin 'Iesus' and ultimately from the Hebrew 'Yeshua', meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'.
Meaning
salvation
Language Evolution
Yeshua (Hebrew), Iesus (Latin), Jesús (Spanish), Jesusa (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Jesusa has been used in Spanish-speaking countries and communities, particularly among those with religious affiliations, since the introduction of Christianity in the region.
Variants & Derivatives
Jesús, Jesy, Jessie
Modern Popularity & Image
Jesusa is not a widely used name in contemporary society but retains a traditional and religious connotation in certain cultures.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jesusa"
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 "Jesusa"
"Jesusa" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1271st of 9107 | 649 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1381st of 9204 | 572 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2430th of 12526 | 408 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5395th of 19264 | 152 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11577th of 27321 | 73 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 29526th of 35406 | 11 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Jesusa" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Jesusa" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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25.95% 614th/2366 |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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27.79% 654th/2353 |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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36.07% 1029th/2853 |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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51.14% 1799th/3518 |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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80.00% 4155th/5194 |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Jesusa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jesusa" 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.