Jessie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JES-ee · 2 syllables
A hypochoristic form of Jane, Jean, etc., possibly under the influence of lassie or -ess and -ie. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JES-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #823
- US babies a year
- about 498 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Biblical, Classic
How popular is Jessie?
Jessie was the #823 name in the US in 2025, given to 456 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 35% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #823 |
| England & Wales | #298 |
| Scotland | #241 |
| Northern Ireland | #192 |
| Ireland | #352 |
| Canada | #746 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Jessie?
Half of US adults named Jessie are older than 47; most are between 22 and 86. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jessie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jessie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Bebe
- Storm
- Romy
- Mary
Names like Jessie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Jessie
How do you pronounce Jessie?
Jessie is pronounced JES-ee.
How popular is the name Jessie?
Jessie was the #823 name in the US in 2025, given to 456 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 35% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Jessie?
Half of US adults named Jessie are older than 47. Most are between 22 and 86.