Jehsiah
A masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh gives life".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jehsiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jehsiah today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jehsiah births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jehsiah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jehsiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,994
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Jehsiah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jehsiah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jehsiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jehsiah
The name Jehsiah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the Hebrew name "Yeshayahu," which translates to "Yahweh is salvation" or "Salvation of the Lord." This name can be found in various religious texts, including the Old Testament of the Bible, where it is associated with the prophet Isaiah.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jehsiah can be traced back to the 8th century BCE, when the prophet Isaiah lived and prophesied in the Kingdom of Judah. His teachings and prophecies are recorded in the Book of Isaiah, which is part of the Hebrew Bible. Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jehsiah or its variants.
In the 16th century, Jehsiah Bruckner (1530-1601) was a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and contributed to the translation of the Bible into German.
During the 17th century, Jehsiah Woodward (1609-1675) was an English minister and author who wrote extensively on theological and philosophical subjects. His works include "The Doctrine of the Church of England Consonant to Scripture, Reason, and the Fathers" and "An Account of the Rise and Progress of the Reformation in England."
In the 18th century, Jehsiah Collier (1718-1783) was an English writer and philosopher known for his works on moral philosophy and ethics. His notable publications include "An Essay on the Art of Ingeniously Tormenting" and "Miscellanies upon Moral Subjects."
In the 19th century, Jehsiah Hinton (1822-1905) was an English mathematician and writer who made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and the fourth dimension. He authored several books, including "The Fourth Dimension" and "The Inwardness of Geometry."
Another notable figure from the 19th century was Jehsiah Breckinridge (1841-1917), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky. He was also a prominent advocate for civil rights and education reform.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jehsiah or its variants, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Jehsiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jehsiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jehsiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jehsiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jehsiah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jehsiah a common name?
We classify Jehsiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jehsiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jehsiah was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jehsiah is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jehsiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jehsiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jehsiah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jehsiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jehsiah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jehsiah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jehsiah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.