Jethro
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew יִתְרוֹ (yitró).
Every Jethro since 1893 — 4,325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jethro
Jethro is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #953 in 2025 with 245 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 4,325 American babies have been named Jethro. Its peak came in 2025, when 245 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jethro stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jethro year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 245 | #953 |
| 2024 | 204 | #1,070 |
| 2023 | 189 | #1,120 |
| 2022 | 181 | #1,149 |
| 2021 | 155 | #1,238 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1,302 |
| 2019 | 151 | #1,246 |
| 2018 | 159 | #1,194 |
| 2017 | 116 | #1,464 |
| 2016 | 137 | #1,319 |
| 2015 | 112 | #1,486 |
| 2014 | 103 | #1,556 |
| 2013 | 87 | #1,700 |
| 2012 | 75 | #1,915 |
| 2011 | 73 | #1,914 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,081 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,175 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,596 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,406 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,415 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,668 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,935 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,919 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,305 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,372 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,699 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,153 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,523 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,774 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,483 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,988 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,443 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,541 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,476 |
| 1955 | 22 | #1,661 |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,450 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,472 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,544 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,519 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,672 |
| 1925 | 30 | #1,344 |
| 1920 | 32 | #1,290 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,580 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,081 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,107 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jethro
- Jethro Religious figure · b. -1400
- Jethro Tull Inventor · 1674–1741
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jethro mean?
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew יִתְרוֹ (yitró).
How popular is the name Jethro in 2025?
Jethro ranked #953 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 245 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jethro?
4,325 babies have been named Jethro in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jethro most popular?
Jethro peaked in 2025, when 245 newborns received the name.
Is Jethro a boy or girl name?
Jethro is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jethro rising or falling?
Jethro is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jethro?
Well-known people named Jethro include Jethro (religious figure), Jethro Tull (inventor).