Yeruchem
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "the Lord will grant compassion".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Yeruchem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yeruchem today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yeruchem births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yeruchem. 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 Yeruchem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,316
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Yeruchem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yeruchem 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 Yeruchem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yeruchem
The given name Yeruchem has its origins in Hebrew and Yiddish languages, with roots dating back to ancient biblical times. It is a masculine name derived from the Hebrew words "yerushah" meaning "inheritance" and "cham" meaning "warm" or "compassionate." The name can be interpreted as "warm inheritance" or "compassionate inheritance."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yeruchem can be found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Jeremiah. In this text, Yeruchem is mentioned as the name of a city located in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. While the name itself is not explicitly used for a person, its appearance in this ancient text suggests its longstanding existence in the Hebrew language.
In the Middle Ages, the name Yeruchem gained popularity among Jewish communities, particularly in Eastern Europe. It was often used as a shortened form of longer Hebrew names, such as Yerucham or Yerachmiel. During this period, the name was commonly associated with rabbinical scholars and religious leaders.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Yeruchem was Rabbi Yeruchem ben Meshullam (c. 1290-1350), a prominent Talmudic scholar and commentator from Spain. His teachings and writings on Jewish law and philosophy had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another historical figure with the name Yeruchem was Yeruchem Fischel Perles (1835-1894), a German-Jewish scholar and author. He was known for his contributions to the study of Talmudic literature and his work on the history of Hebrew poetry.
In the 19th century, Yeruchem Yoylev (1820-1887), a Russian-Jewish writer and educator, gained recognition for his efforts in promoting secular education among Jewish communities in Russia. His works aimed to bridge traditional Jewish values with modern secular knowledge.
During the early 20th century, Yeruchem Korngold (1897-1957), an Austrian-Jewish composer and conductor, achieved international acclaim for his compositions for films and operas. His score for the 1938 film "The Adventures of Robin Hood" is considered a landmark in the history of film music.
Lastly, Yeruchem Kanar (1925-2003), an Israeli politician and diplomat, made a significant impact in his country's foreign relations. He served as Israel's ambassador to several nations, including the United States, and played a key role in diplomatic negotiations during his tenure.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the name Yeruchem throughout different eras and cultures, showcasing its enduring presence and significance within Jewish and Hebrew traditions.
People
Yeruchem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yeruchem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yeruchem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yeruchem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yeruchem 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Yeruchem a common name?
We classify Yeruchem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yeruchem most popular?
The single biggest year for Yeruchem was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yeruchem is about 19 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 Yeruchem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yeruchem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yeruchem 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 Yeruchem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yeruchem 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 Yeruchem 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 named Yeruchem?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.