City of peace
A Spanish form of the name of the holy city Jerusalem. The name is derived from the Hebrew Yerushalayim, which is traditionally interpreted as meaning 'foundation of peace' or 'city of peace.' It is used as a devotional name in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Less common today
Jerusalen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,841 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
