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Jerusalem

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-ROO-suh-lem /dʒəˈru.sə.lɛm/Medium

Meaning: Jerusalem is the name of the holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Its Hebrew name Yerushalayim is often interpreted as 'foundation of peace' (yeru + shalem). Used here as a given name, we note it respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A place name of deep meaning: Jerusalem, the holy city, is often read 'foundation of peace' (said 'juh-ROO-suh-lem'). We note it respectfully.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningJerusalem is the name of the holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Its Hebrew name Yerushalayim is often interpreted as 'foundation of peace' (yeru + shalem). Used here as a given name, we note it respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#7393 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jerusalem is the name of the holy city central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Hebrew Yerushalayim is commonly interpreted as 'foundation of peace,' though scholars debate the exact origin. As a given name it is unusual and carries deep significance, which we note respectfully (said 'juh-ROO-suh-lem').

It appears only rarely as a given name in the U.S. Rare, weighty, and meaningful.

Did you know? Jerusalem is the ancient holy city sacred to three faiths. Its Hebrew name Yerushalayim is often read as 'foundation of peace.' As a given name it's rare and weighty, which we note respectfully (said 'juh-ROO-suh-lem').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Jerusalem — Holy city place name; 'foundation of peace'; noted respectfully

Variations

YerushalayimSalemJeru

Nicknames

JeruSalem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerusalem mean?

Jerusalem is the holy city; its Hebrew name is often read as 'foundation of peace,' though the origin is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jerusalem?

It's said juh-ROO-suh-lem /dʒəˈru.sə.lɛm/ - four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jerusalem a boy or girl name?

Here Jerusalem is used as a boy's name; as a place name it can be used for either.

How popular is Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is a rare given name for boys in the U.S.

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