Jessee
Jessee is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift, wealth, or God exists.
Origin and history
Jessee is a spelling variant of the classic Hebrew name Jesse, meaning 'gift' or 'god exists'. In biblical tradition, Jesse is best known as the father of King David. While Jesse is widely popular, the double-e spelling Jessee remains a distinct and rare option in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,645 babies in the United States have been named Jessee since 1880. It ranks #3122 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.6 %)
- TN (31.4 %)
- VA (18.1 %)
- FL (2.5 %)
- MO (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 16 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 76 |
| 1920-1930 | 136 |
| 1930-1940 | 68 |
| 1940-1950 | 58 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 308 |
| 1990-2000 | 397 |
| 2000-2010 | 174 |
| 2010-2019 | 82 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Nicknames
Jess
Fun facts
- Jessee is an uncommon orthographic variation of Jesse, adding a second 'e' at the end.
- The original root name Yishai appears in the Hebrew Bible as the progenitor of the Davidic line.