Total births
1,059
Boys' name · since 1914
Jehu
Jehu has 1,059 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3348
- among boys today
- 1,059
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
1,059 babies have been named Jehu since 1914, making it today's #3348 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jehu has been recorded 1,059 times among boys since 1914, currently ranked #3348 nationally and more common than 77% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #3348 among boys today
- 1,059 born since 1914
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jehu is currently the #3348 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 1,059 born since 1914, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3348
- among boys today
- 1,059
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Jehu vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3348
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Jehu was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
35 babies were named Jehu in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Jehu compares
1,059 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jehu's all-time total is 189% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jehu | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,059 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jehu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jehu's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jehu at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,348
Active since
1914
Jehu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Jehu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jehu's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Jehu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 34
1910s
34 births
- 1920s 55
1920s
55 births
- 1930s 29
1930s
29 births
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s 20
1950s
20 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 86
1980s
86 births
- 1990s
1990s
127 births
- 2000s
2000s
247 births
- 2010s
2010s
258 births
- 2020s
2020s
153 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 258 births (24% of all-time use).
How Jehu compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jehu's total volume
Jehu vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jehu by state
Where Jehu concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 92 | 8.7% |
| #2 | California | | 75 | 7.1% |
Texas share of Jehu's total US births 8.7%
Even split
92 of 1,059 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jehu? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 1,059 babies named Jehu. Today it holds rank #3348 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 35 births.
When was Jehu most popular? ▼
Jehu was most popular in the 2010s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Jehu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jehu are Texas (92 births), California (75 births).
How long has the name Jehu been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jehu since 1914 -- 112 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jehu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jehiel, Jehad, Jehan, Jehlani, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jehu's data
- Jehu's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (258 total births) through the 2020s (153) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jehus (92 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jehu
Nearby Names Like Jehu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jehu
Jehiel Boy
#10330 203 births
Jehad Boy
175 births
Jehan Boy
#11254 156 births
Jehlani Boy
#7074 105 births
Jehovah Boy
33 births
Compare Jehu side by side: Jehu vs Jehiel Jehu vs Jehad Jehu vs Jehan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jehu
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jehu: #3348 Boys' Name - 1,059 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jehu. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jehu draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.