Jesus is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #13960 in 2025 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 53 births ranking #2590. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 267,878 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.