Jihad
Every Jihad since 1969 — 2,063 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jihad
Jihad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,612 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,063 American babies have been named Jihad. Its peak came in 2000, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jihad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jihad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 22 | #4,612 |
| 2024 | — | — | 22 | #4,630 |
| 2023 | — | — | 29 | #3,840 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,618 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,172 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,780 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,172 |
| 2018 | — | — | 26 | #4,049 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,717 |
| 2016 | — | — | 19 | #5,030 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,822 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,732 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,155 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,201 |
| 2011 | — | — | 36 | #3,135 |
| 2010 | — | — | 31 | #3,490 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44 | #2,783 |
| 2008 | — | — | 40 | #2,977 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39 | #2,999 |
| 2006 | — | — | 49 | #2,493 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40 | #2,733 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41 | #2,618 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51 | #2,165 |
| 2002 | — | — | 65 | #1,777 |
| 2001 | — | — | 93 | #1,375 |
| 2000 | — | — | 96 | #1,337 |
| 1995 | — | — | 73 | #1,385 |
| 1990 | — | — | 40 | #1,918 |
| 1985 | — | — | 28 | #2,041 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,889 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jihad in 2025?
Jihad ranked #4,612 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jihad?
2,063 babies have been named Jihad in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jihad most popular?
Jihad peaked in 2000, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Jihad a boy or girl name?
Jihad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jihad rising or falling?
Jihad has been roughly stable over the past decade.