Jerusalem

Pronunciation: [ j-er-OOS-uhl-uhm ]

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Boy Name #22,763 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jerusalem is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-er-OOS-uhl-uhm.

Parents who love the name Jerusalem often also consider Gaten, Jakolby, Rajko .

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Historical Record

Jerusalem first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.

Over 133 babies have been named Jerusalem in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Jerusalem is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,763 for boy names in the US .

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Gender
Boy
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#22,763
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Jer Jeru Jeruy Jeruie Jerus Jerusy Jerusie Lem Lemy Lemie Alem Jey

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Jerusalem is also used as a girl name, ranked #58683.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jerusalem

Is Jerusalem a boy or girl name?
Jerusalem is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #22763. As a girl name, it is ranked #58683. Jerusalem is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is pronounced j-er-OOS-uhl-uhm.
How popular is the name Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is currently ranked #22763 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jerusalem?
Common nicknames for Jerusalem include Jer, Jeru, Jeruy, Jeruie, Jerus, Jerusy, Jerusie, Lem, Lemy, Lemie, Alem, and Jey.
Is Jerusalem a common or rare name?
Jerusalem is an uncommon name, ranked #22763 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Jerusalem?
Jerusalem pairs well with Gaten, Jakolby, Rajko, Kornell in style and sound.

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About the Name Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a boy name .

Is Jerusalem a boy or girl name? Jerusalem is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,763 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,683. Jerusalem is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jerusalem is currently ranked #22,763 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jerusalem include Jer, Jeru, Jeruy, Jeruie, Jerus, Jerusy, Jerusie, Lem, Lemy, Lemie, Alem, and Jey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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