Jericho

Jericho is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 259 boys in the United States.

Jericho at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jericho

Jericho belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jericho first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #887 in 2023, and in 2024 259 babies received the name — 5,704 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jericho in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#887 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Jericho in 2024
259
Total since 1880
5,704

Jericho in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1410 in 2003
Babies named Jericho in 2024
11
Total since 1996
130

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jericho mean?

The meaning of Jericho is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jericho a boy or girl name?

Jericho is a boy name. In 2024, 259 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jericho?

Jericho comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jericho?

Jericho first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #887 in 2023, and 259 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].