Jehovah
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 33 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 33 babies have been named Jehovah in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Jehovah is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jehovah is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, representing one of the English-language transliterations of the divine name in the Hebrew scriptures, derived from the Tetragrammaton YHWH, meaning 'I am' or 'the self-existent one.' Its use as a given name is deeply tied to faith traditions that emphasize reverence for this sacred name.
Rare as a personal name, Jehovah carries immense spiritual weight — chosen by deeply devout parents as an expression of faith and dedication.
EtymologyShow more
Jehovah first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1988. First appearing in the 1980s, Jehovah emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jehovah has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #13184 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 7 | #10149 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 16 | #11337 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #7818 | — |
The Story of Jehovah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Jehovah is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jehovah are most likely born between 2006 and 2022.
How rare is Jehovah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jehovah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 2000s with 16 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1988–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #13184 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10149 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12898 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11486 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9626 |
| 1988 | 5 | #7818 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2022