Jesse
Jesse is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift, God exists, or wealth.
Origin and history
Jesse is a unisex name of Hebrew origin traditionally meaning 'gift' or 'kingly'. Although predominantly given to males in the U.S., it has a long history of use for females, often selected as a variant or independent spelling of Jessie. It remains a steady choice with classic biblical roots.
Popularity in the United States
12,492 babies in the United States have been named Jesse since 1880. It ranks #1440 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.5 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 92 |
| 1890-1900 | 126 |
| 1900-1910 | 140 |
| 1910-1920 | 314 |
| 1920-1930 | 440 |
| 1930-1940 | 264 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 266 |
| 1960-1970 | 330 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,133 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,111 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,235 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,660 |
| 2010-2019 | 763 |
| 2020-2029 | 403 |
Famous people named Jesse
- Jesse Buckley: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Jess, Jessi
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew name Yishai, famous in Christian and Jewish traditions as the father of King David.
- While Jesse is the primary spelling for males, it has consistently appeared on female SSA birth records since 1880.