Jehu is a Hebrew masculine given name, derived from the Hebrew word "Yahu," which means "Yahweh is He" or "He is Yah." This name was borne by several characters in the Bible, most notably Jehu son of Nimshi, who reigned as King of Israel for twenty-eight years. The name has also been used throughout history and can be found in various cultures around the world today.
The name Jehu saw significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in recent times. It started strong in the early 20th century, hovering between 5 to 11 births per year from 1914 to 1986. However, there was a notable decline from 1987 to 1992, with only 5 births each year on average. The name then began to regain popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, reaching as high as 33 births in 2015. Despite some ups and downs since then, Jehu has remained relatively popular, with around 20-30 births per year from 2011 to 2023. In total, there have been 993 births named Jehu over the years.