Jessamae Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJESS-uh-may / /ˈdʒɛs ə meɪ/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: a variant of Jessica; Hebrew: 'wealthy'

Historical & Cultural Background

Jessamae is a modern variation of the name Jessica, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name Jessica was first used by William Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice.' The addition of 'mae' adds a unique twist, often associated with a more contemporary or creative naming style. This name reflects a blend of traditional and modern influences in naming practices.

Trend Summary

Jessamae is a less common name, reflecting a trend towards unique and modern variations of traditional names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jessamae
  • Jessamie

International Variants

  • Jéssica (Spanish)
  • Jesse (English)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jessamae was first seen in the United States in 2014. Jessamae has ranked as high as #1388 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jessamae has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jessamae

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20147
20166
20187
20195