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Jerusalem
UnisexMeaning of Jerusalem: Hebrew: 'foundation of peace'
Jerusalem is a unisex name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5878th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5878
19 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
478
First recorded 1981 · peak 2020
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
31% boys · 69% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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