Jessi
Jessi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift or God exists.
Origin and history
Jessi is a variant spelling of Jesse, derived from the Hebrew name Yishai meaning 'gift' or 'kingly'. Although more commonly given to females in modern times as a short form of Jessica, it maintains a long history as a masculine name. In the United States, Jessi remains a relatively rare choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,321 babies in the United States have been named Jessi since 1880. It ranks #3385 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- CA (73 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- IL (1.2 %)
- NC (1.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 337 |
| 1990-2000 | 471 |
| 2000-2010 | 309 |
| 2010-2019 | 103 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Nicknames
Jess
Fun facts
- Jessi is a alternative spelling of the traditional biblical name Jesse.