Jethro
Boy name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jethro: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2012.
With ancient Hebrew roots, Jethro is thought to mean "excellence" or "abundance," best known from the Old Testament as the wise priest of Midian who became Moses' father-in-law and advisor. Its most famous bearer in British history is Jethro Tull (1674–1741), the pioneering agriculturist who revolutionised seed-drilling and gave his name to the iconic rock band. On screen, the name gained a folksy charm through Jethro Bodine from *The Beverly Hillbillies*. A small town in Oklahoma bears the name, though the etymological link is indirect. In Scotland, Jethro has never been
Boy 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20124 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 20since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 13%vs prior 5y