Total births
889
Boys' name · since 1970
Jerico
889 babies named Jerico in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6929
- among boys today
- 889
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jerico is the #6929 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 889 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Jerico recorded 889 times among boys since 1970, holding rank #6929 nationally today, ahead of 52% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2024.
- #6929 among boys today
- 889 born since 1970
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jerico is currently the #6929 boys' name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 889 born since 1970, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6929
- among boys today
- 889
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Jerico vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6929
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Jerico was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
41 babies were named Jerico in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Jerico compares
889 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Jerico's all-time total is 142% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jerico | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 889 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jerico's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jerico splits its recorded history at 1999: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jerico at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#6,929
Active since
1970
Jerico popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2024
- Peak year (1992)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Jerico popularity over time - girls
8 total births recorded since 1980 (Jerico as girls' name)
Jerico by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jerico's strongest decade.
226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Jerico births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 84
1970s
84 births
- 1980s
1980s
123 births
- 1990s
1990s
226 births
- 2000s
2000s
214 births
- 2010s
2010s
172 births
- 2020s 70
2020s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 226 births (25% of all-time use).
How Jerico 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 Jerico's total volume
Jerico vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jerico by state
Where Jerico concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 60 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 8 | 0.9% |
California share of Jerico's total US births 6.7%
Even split
60 of 889 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerico? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 889 babies named Jerico. Today it holds rank #6929 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 41 births.
When was Jerico most popular? ▼
Jerico was most popular in the 1990s decade with 226 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Jerico most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jerico are California (60 births), Texas (8 births).
How long has the name Jerico been used? ▼
Records for Jerico go back to 1970, giving 55 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Jerico? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jerry, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jerome, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jerico's data
- Jerico's decade-level peak was the 1990s (226 total births); usage has since declined to 70 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jericos (60 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jerico
Nearby Names Like Jerico
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jerico
Jerry Boy
#866 615,102 births
Jeremy Boy
#266 446,425 births
Jeremiah Boy
#93 225,674 births
Jerome Boy
#1321 161,234 births
Jermaine Boy
#1475 42,027 births
Compare Jerico side by side: Jerico vs Jerry Jerico vs Jeremy Jerico vs Jeremiah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jerico
Geremy #6928
1,283 births · Peak 1989
Fitzpatrick #6930
165 births · Peak 2021
Dustyn #6927
2,673 births · Peak 1995
Jalon #6931
2,468 births · Peak 2001
Diondre #6926
1,441 births · Peak 1996
Marshaun #6932
940 births · Peak 2009
Aldrin #6925
542 births · Peak 1969
Shaka #6933
697 births · Peak 1987
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1970–2024 (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. "Jerico: #6929 Boys' Name - 889 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerico. 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 Jerico 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 June 2026.