UK girl's name
Jerusalem
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "foundation of peace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jerusalem is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jerusalem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jerusalem is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jerusalem. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jerusalem ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Jerusalem.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jerusalem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4598
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jerusalem mean?
The given name Jerusalem is derived from the Hebrew name Yerushalayim, which means "city of peace" or "foundation of peace". The name has its origins in the ancient city of Jerusalem, one of the oldest cities in the world and a significant religious and cultural center for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jerusalem can be traced back to the Bible, where it is mentioned numerous times as the capital of the Kingdom of Israel and later, the Kingdom of Judah. The city is first mentioned in the Book of Genesis, where it is referred to as Salem, and later in the Book of Joshua, where it is called Jebus.
Throughout history, the name Jerusalem has been associated with several significant figures, particularly in the context of religion and spirituality. One of the most notable figures is Jerusalem Jones (c. 1812-1880), an African-American Baptist preacher and abolitionist who was born into slavery and later became a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement.
Another notable figure with the name Jerusalem is Jerusalem Narindar Singh (1886-1972), an Indian spiritual leader and founder of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas, a spiritual organization based in India. He was known for his teachings on the importance of meditation and self-realization.
In the field of literature, Jerusalem Conquering (1609-1670) was an English writer and poet who is best known for his work "The Tragedy of Jerusalem", a play that explored the themes of religious conflict and the fall of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem Artie (1918-2003), an American singer and songwriter, was known for her contributions to the folk music scene in the 1960s and 1970s. She was a prominent figure in the Greenwich Village music scene and recorded several albums that celebrated the spirit of social justice and peace.
Lastly, Jerusalem Slim (1907-1970), an American blues singer and guitarist, was a influential figure in the Chicago blues scene in the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his distinctive slide guitar playing style and his contributions to the development of the Chicago blues sound.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jerusalem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jerusalem was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jerusalem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jerusalem in the UK right now?
In 2004, Jerusalem was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jerusalem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Jerusalem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jerusalem?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "foundation of peace".
How many people are called Jerusalem in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jerusalem across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.