Jessy
Jessy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift or kingly.
Origin and history
Jessy is a spelling variant of Jesse, which originates from the Hebrew name Yishai. It traditionally means 'gift' or 'kingly'. In the United States, it is used as a less common alternative to Jesse for boys, as well as a short form for Jessica.
Popularity in the United States
4,670 babies in the United States have been named Jessy since 1880. It ranks #1815 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1795.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.6 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- FL (7 %)
- WA (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 79 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 93 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 92 |
| 1970-1980 | 352 |
| 1980-1990 | 937 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,517 |
| 2000-2010 | 888 |
| 2010-2019 | 374 |
| 2020-2029 | 132 |
Famous people named Jessy
- Jessy Dixon: gospel singer, pianist
Nicknames
Jess
Fun facts
- Jessy is a variant of Jesse, the biblical father of King David.
- While historically a masculine biblical name, the Jessy spelling is frequently used for both boys and girls in English-speaking countries.