Jerusalem
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Whole, universal
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #7393 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: Jerusalem is a name with Germanic roots, containing the element 'em' meaning whole, universal.
Similar names: jerusalema
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Jerusalem? About 1 in 175,184 babies born in 2025 were named Jerusalem, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
Explore more baby names at BabyNa.me — 29,000+ names with meanings, origins, and popularity trends.
Loading name...
Frequently asked about Jerusalem
What does the name Jerusalem mean?
Jerusalem means “Whole, universal” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Whole, universal”.
How popular is Jerusalem?
Jerusalem ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Jerusalem most popular?
Jerusalem peaked in 2020 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Jerusalem a boy or girl name?
Jerusalem is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 31% of Jerusalems are boys and 69% are girls.
Is the name Jerusalem rising or falling in popularity?
Jerusalem has fallen 977 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6217 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Jerusalem been recorded?
Jerusalem appears in birth records across 34 years — from 1981 through 2025.