Jessi
Jessi is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift, or God exists.
Origin and history
Jessi is a modern feminine given name, commonly used as a spelling variation or diminutive of Jessica or Jesse. Its Hebrew roots trace back to Yishai, meaning 'gift' or 'god exists'. In the United States, it enjoys modest popularity as a standalone given name for girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,553 babies in the United States have been named Jessi since 1880. It ranks #2094 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1794.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.6 %)
- CA (15.3 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 527 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,960 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,929 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,096 |
| 2010-2019 | 698 |
| 2020-2029 | 307 |
Famous people named Jessi
- Jessi Colter: Singer, Songwriter
- Jessi Alexander: Singer, Songwriter
- Jessi Cruickshank: Television Host, Personality
Nicknames
Jess
Fun facts
- Jessi emerged as a popular alternative spelling to the traditional Jessie and Jessica during the late 20th century.
- The root name Jesse is famous in biblical tradition through the lineage concept known as the Tree of Jesse.