Jesse: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JES-ee · 2 syllables
From Ancient Greek (Iessai), from Hebrew (Yishai).
- Origin
- Hebrew, Greek
- Pronunciation
- JES-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #184
- US babies a year
- about 2,119 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Classic, Biblical
How popular is Jesse?
Jesse was the #184 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,074 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #184 |
| England & Wales | #68 |
| Scotland | #292 |
| Northern Ireland | #159 |
| Ireland | #140 |
| Canada | #248 |
| Australia | #138 |
How old are people named Jesse?
Half of US adults named Jesse are older than 40; most are between 21 and 76. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jesse
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jesse have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Jesse
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Jesse
How do you pronounce Jesse?
Jesse is pronounced JES-ee.
How popular is the name Jesse?
Jesse was the #184 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,074 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Jesse?
Half of US adults named Jesse are older than 40. Most are between 21 and 76.