Jethro
Meaning
traditionally 'abundance, excellence', biblical (Moses's father-in-law)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jethro peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
60 people · the #58,763 first name in Brazil · median age 35
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Jethro
Most people given the name Jethro in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Jethro deep dive
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