Jethro
How to say it: JETH-roh · /ˈdʒɛθroʊ/
From Hebrew Yitro, meaning 'abundance' or 'excellence.' Biblical name of Moses's father-in-law, a Midianite priest.
Jethro was the 869th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 245 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #701 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #869 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 245 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,532 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #701 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing now to its strongest showing yet, Jethro hit its high in the 2020s. At the peak today, further growth looks likely.
What goes with it
Grounded in breathy sound and a strong biblical character, Jethro speaks in two firm syllables. Boaz and Malachi pair naturally with it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jethro is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Jethro
- Jethro Tull (1674–1741)British agricultural pioneer, activist of the British Agricultural Revolution
- Jethro Teall (1849–1924)British geologist and petrographist
- Jethro Sumner (1733–1785)American Continental Army officer (c1733–c1785)
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