Boy
Jethro
excellence, abundance
About Jethro
Character-filled and robust, this name has a rugged, down-to-earth quality that appeals to those who appreciate authenticity. It carries biblical significance while maintaining a distinctly different feel from more common scriptural choices. The name has an old-fashioned charm that's come full circle to feel fresh again, riding the vintage name revival trend. It suggests someone practical, dependable, and grounded—qualities that never go out of style. The three-syllable structure gives it more substance than shorter alternatives, creating a fuller sound. While not currently common, it's familiar enough that most people can pronounce and spell it correctly. It's a name with personality and warmth.
Popularity of the Name Jethro
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | #901 | ||||
| 1913 | #922 | ||||
| 2025 | #953 | ||||
| 2007 | #949 | #406 | |||
| 1988 | #270 | ||||
| 1990 | #268 | ||||
| 1991 | #338 | ||||
| 1992 | #318 | ||||
| 1993 | #278 | ||||
| 2000 | #348 | ||||
| 2008 | #389 | #777 | |||
| 2009 | #287 | ||||
| 2010 | #329 | ||||
| 2011 | #419 | #844 | |||
| 2012 | #339 | #813 | |||
| 2013 | #353 | #919 | |||
| 2014 | #279 | #909 | |||
| 2015 | #275 | #813 | |||
| 2016 | #295 | ||||
| 2017 | #257 | #876 | |||
| 2018 | #453 | #971 | |||
| 2019 | #452 | #952 | |||
| 2020 | #403 | ||||
| 2023 | #389 | #965 | |||
| 2024 | #397 | #753 | |||
| 2005 | #586 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jethro
- Yitro
- Jetro
- Jethroe
Names Similar to Jethro
Nicknames for Jethro
- Jet
- Jeth
- JT
- Jeff
Famous People Named Jethro
| Jethro Tull | British agriculturist and inventor |
| Jethro Burns | American musician and mandolinist |
| Jethro Ibileke | Nigerian journalist and writer |
| Jethro Pugh | American football player |
| Jethro Cave | Australian model and musician |
| Jethro Sheeran | British singer-songwriter and rapper |
| Jethro Alonestar | British rapper and producer |
| Jethro Trench | English composer and conductor |
| Jethro Compton | British playwright and director |
| Jethro Bovingdon | British automotive journalist |
| Jethro Rothe-Kushel | American musician and drummer |
| Jethro Heston | British electronic music producer |
| Jethro Skinner | New Zealand cricketer |
| Jethro Bradley | British actor |
| Jethro Bagust | Australian politician |
| Jethro Massey | English rugby player |
| Jethro Mashiane | South African soccer player |
| Jethro Magombo | Malawian boxer |
| Jethro Soutar | British translator and editor |
| Jethro Pickett | Australian painter |
Characters Named Jethro
| Jethro Bodine | Character from "The Beverly Hillbillies" TV series |
| Jethro Gibbs | Character from the TV series "NCIS" |
| Jethro Dumont | Character from the radio drama "The Green Hornet" |
| Jethro Eustice | Character from the novel "Voss" by Patrick White |
| Jethro Clampett | Character from "The Beverly Hillbillies" TV series |
| Jethro Cane | Character from the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Jethro Dawes | Character from the movie "Northfork" |
| Jethro Tinker | Character from the TV series "Squiddly Diddly" |