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Jerusalem

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

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

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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, Daedrian, Maiko .

Popularity Over Time

#22,763
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#22,763
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Jer Jey Jerie Jeruie

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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, Jey, Jerie, and Jeruie.
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.

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, Jey, Jerie, and Jeruie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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