Jesus is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6228 in 2006 with 21 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 53 births ranking #2590. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.0%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 90,527 girls 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.