Jesse Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jesse is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jesse?
Jesse is spelled J-E-S-S-E. The name has 5 letters.
Jesse at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jesse is commonly associated with the Hebrew origin meaning “gift” or “God exists.”
- Origin
- Jesse is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, which appears in biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- JES-ee · 2 syllables
Jesse Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,458
Recorded Births72
Rank#184
Recorded Births2,002
- Girls usage rose 4 places to #2,458 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1 place to #184 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jesse Mean?
Jesse is commonly associated with the Hebrew origin meaning “gift” or “God exists.”
Origin: Jesse is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, which appears in biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Jesse?
PronunciationJES-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jesse?
- History
- The name Jesse is recorded in ancient Hebrew scriptures and has been used in various cultures influenced by these texts.
Jesse Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 72 | #2,458 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,002 | #184 |
| 2024 | Girls | 73 | #2,462 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,996 | #185 |
| 2023 | Girls | 72 | #2,466 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,828 | #202 |
| 2022 | Girls | 52 | #3,123 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,979 | #192 |
| 2021 | Girls | 69 | #2,533 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,908 | #203 |
| 2020 | Girls | 65 | #2,597 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,887 | #203 |
| 2019 | Girls | 59 | #2,814 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,979 | #200 |
| 2018 | Girls | 82 | #2,238 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,146 | #186 |
| 2017 | Girls | 76 | #2,384 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,106 | #186 |
| 2016 | Girls | 67 | #2,617 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,310 | #174 |
| 2015 | Girls | 67 | #2,646 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,357 | #178 |
| 2014 | Girls | 73 | #2,469 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,469 | #172 |
When Was Jesse Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1981 · Boys
10,443 recorded births
National rank #37
1982 · Boys
9,504 recorded births
National rank #43
1990 · Boys
8,977 recorded births
National rank #48
1989 · Boys
8,853 recorded births
National rank #50
Where Jesse Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #62 | 17 |
| WY | #89 | 5 |
| NM | #106 | 18 |
| RI | #125 | 9 |
| HI | #126 | 8 |
| MD | #136 | 43 |
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| SD | #145 | 9 |