Jeshurun Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
A Hebrew name meaning 'upright one'.
Meaning of the Name Jeshurun
Jeshurun is a Hebrew name meaning 'upright one'. It is a poetic name used in the Bible to refer to the nation of Israel. The name emphasizes the chosen and righteous nature of the people. Jeshurun also symbolizes the ideal state of the Jewish people, when they are obedient to God's commandments and live in abundance and peace.
Popularity of the Name Jeshurun
The popularity for the name Jeshurun peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 10 births, which ranked number 17,357 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Jeshurun had the most male births in 2019 with 10, which ranked number 7,635 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Jeshurun has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among males, Jeshurun has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jeshurun
- 10 Year Trend of Jeshurun: 20.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jeshurun: 20.00%
Popularity of Jeshurun by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jeshurun. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jeshurun in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jeshurun is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jeshurun
- Total Births of Jeshurun: 6 (1.84%)
- Male Births of Jeshurun: 6 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Jeshurun over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Jeshurun have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.