How Many People Are Named Jerusha?

1,189

people in the United States are named Jerusha

1 in 281,749 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#10458

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0004%

Of US population

Peak Year

1975

52 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical
Pronunciation: jə-ROO-shə (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Means "possession" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament she is the wife of King Uzziah of Judah and the mother of Jotham.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 45.1 years old

Young (<30) 331
27.8%
Adult (30–60) 660
55.5%
Senior (>60) 198
16.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 45
Georgia 5
Texas 5
Utah 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Jerusha"

  • 11 babies were named Jerusha in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1975
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in California

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