Jihoon
A boy's name of Korean origin with 13 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jihoon is a two-syllable boy's name with a solid, balanced sound — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. With only 13 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Jihoon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jihoon is a boy's baby name of Korean origin, combining ji (wisdom, will) and hoon (meritorious, with merit), a popular Korean name.
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Jihoon is cataloged under the Korean naming tradition. Names from the Korean tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Jihoon has been recorded as a boy's name since 2003, with 13 total births. Browse the Korean names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jihoon has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 | — |
The Story of Jihoon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Jihoon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jihoon are most likely born between 2003 and 2008.
How rare is Jihoon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jihoon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2000s with 13 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2003–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | #10414 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10176 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2008