Jesus is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #134 in 2016 with 3,079 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 6,471 births ranking #70. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 39.8%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 616 boys born was named Jesus. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Jesus is a deeply religious name meaning "Yahweh saves". It is especially established as a personal name in Spanish-speaking cultures, where it has long been used with respect and familiarity.
The name comes from the central figure of Christianity and is therefore treated very differently across cultures. In Hispanic naming traditions, its use as a personal name has a long history and does not carry the same hesitation often found in English-speaking settings.