Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Jjesus

Name: Popularity of the name Jjesus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jjesus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#3,455 (1997)

Total Babies

202

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1986

First Year

2023

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#3455

Peak Rank

202

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jjesus

Jjesus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1986, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 20 Jjesuss were born — ranking #3,455 that year. As of 2026, Jjesus ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 202 Jjesuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Jjesus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jjesus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jaysus
Jesus
Jeezus
Geezus
Jesses
Gists
Justice
Juices
Jace
Jus
Gcse
Jests

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jjesus

What does the name Jjesus mean?

Jjesus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jjesus in 2026?

In 2026, Jjesus ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jjesus most popular?

Jjesus reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #3,455 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jjesus most popular?

Jjesus has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jjesus.

Is Jjesus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jjesus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jjesus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jjesus include Keynan, Kewan, Dvon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jjesus

Jjesus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 202 births in the dataset. Jjesus's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #3,455. Use the chart and map above to compare Jjesus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.