Jessee Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JES-ee //ˈdʒɛsi//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is salvation; English: variant of Jesse
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jessee is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai (יִשַׁי), which means "gift" or "God's gift." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible as the father of King David, a significant figure in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name Yishai was later transliterated into Greek as Iessai and subsequently into Latin as Jesse, which laid the groundwork for its entry into Old French as Jessé.
The name made its way into English through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became established in various forms, including Jesse and Jessee. Historically, the name gained prominence through biblical references, particularly in the context of the lineage of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the New Testament.
The genealogy presented in the Gospel of Matthew traces Jesus' lineage back to Jesse, emphasizing the name's significance in Christian theology. Additionally, the name appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which further solidified its presence in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, the name Jessee has been associated with themes of nobility and divine favor, largely due to its biblical roots. The figure of Jesse is often symbolically linked to the concept of a righteous lineage, as he is considered the progenitor of a royal line.
In literature and art, Jesse has been depicted in various forms, often representing the virtues of leadership and faith. The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as Jess or Jessie, which have been used in different contexts, although these forms have distinct cultural implications.
Overall, the name Jessee carries a rich historical and cultural legacy that reflects its deep roots in religious tradition.
Fictional characters named Jessee
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Jessee is a fictional character from the video game series Grand Theft Auto. He is a minor character who appears in the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, known for his involvement in the storyline surrounding the protagonist.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jessee was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Jessee has ranked as high as #3148 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, and Missouri.
In the past 5 years the name Jessee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jessee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jessee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jessee.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| 2006 | 28 | 20 | 8 |
| 2005 | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| 2004 | 33 | 24 | 9 |
| 2003 | 37 | 26 | 11 |
| 2002 | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| 2001 | 30 | 19 | 11 |
| 2000 | 32 | 22 | 10 |
| 1999 | 30 | 21 | 9 |
| 1998 | 33 | 23 | 10 |
| 1997 | 40 | 29 | 11 |
| 1996 | 48 | 33 | 15 |
| 1995 | 67 | 50 | 17 |
| 1994 | 50 | 42 | 8 |
| 1993 | 56 | 43 | 13 |
| 1992 | 62 | 51 | 11 |
| 1991 | 61 | 50 | 11 |
| 1990 | 72 | 55 | 17 |
| 1989 | 59 | 42 | 17 |
| 1988 | 47 | 39 | 8 |
| 1987 | 40 | 31 | 9 |
| 1986 | 34 | 24 | 10 |
| 1985 | 41 | 33 | 8 |
| 1984 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| 1983 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1982 | 43 | 34 | 9 |
| 1981 | 31 | 24 | 7 |
| 1980 | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| 1979 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1978 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1977 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1976 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1975 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1974 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1973 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1970 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1969 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1966 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1964 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1963 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1960 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1959 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1957 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1956 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1955 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1954 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1953 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1952 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1950 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1947 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1944 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1943 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1942 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1941 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1940 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1938 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1937 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1934 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1933 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1931 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1929 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1928 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1927 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1926 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1925 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| 1924 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1923 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1922 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1921 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1920 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1919 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1918 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1917 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1915 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1914 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1913 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1910 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1901 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1892 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1887 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1884 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1880 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Jessee (2004)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |