Total births
329
Unisex name · since 1981
Jerusalem
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 329 babies named Jerusalem, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13935
- among girls today
- 329
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
329 babies have been named Jerusalem since 1981, making it today's #13935 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Jerusalem recorded 329 times among girls since 1981, holding rank #13935 nationally today, ahead of 21% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #13935 among girls today
- 329 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 21% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jerusalem is currently the #13935 unisex name in America, more common than 21% of girls - 329 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #13935
- among girls today
- 329
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
Jerusalem vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13935
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 21% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Jerusalem was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
19 babies were named Jerusalem in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Jerusalem compares
329 47th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Jerusalem's all-time total is 14% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jerusalem | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 329 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jerusalem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jerusalem splits its recorded history at 2009: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jerusalem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#13,935
Active since
1981
Jerusalem popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Jerusalem popularity over time - boys
149 total births recorded since 1996 (Jerusalem as boys' name)
Jerusalem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jerusalem's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Jerusalem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 45
1990s
45 births
- 2000s
2000s
87 births
- 2010s
2010s
118 births
- 2020s
2020s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 118 births (36% of all-time use).
Jerusalem by state
Where Jerusalem concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
California share of Jerusalem's total US births 3.0%
Even split
10 of 329 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerusalem? ▼
329 babies have been named Jerusalem since 1981. It currently ranks #13935 among girls. The peak year was 2020 with 19 births.
When was Jerusalem most popular? ▼
Jerusalem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Jerusalem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jerusalem are California (10 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Jerusalem a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jerusalem is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 329 births, and as a boy's name it has 149 births.
How long has the name Jerusalem been used? ▼
Records for Jerusalem go back to 1981, giving 45 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jerusalem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jeri, Jerry, Jerri, Jerrie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jerusalem's data
- Jerusalem's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (118 total births) through the 2020s (68) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jerusalems (10 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 Jerusalem
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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, 1981–2025 (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. "Jerusalem: #13935 Unisex Name - 329 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerusalem. 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 Jerusalem 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.