Jesselle Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jeh-SELL //dʒɛˈsɛl//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: God is gracious; French: a diminutive of Jessica
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jesselle is a modern feminine variant of the name Jesse, which has its roots in Hebrew. The original Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishai) means "gift" or "wealthy," and it appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the father of King David.
The name was later adopted into Greek as Ἰεσσαί (Iessai) and subsequently into Latin as Iessus, before evolving into various forms in Old French and Middle English. The transition into English saw the emergence of Jesse, which has been used since the medieval period, particularly in Christian contexts due to its biblical significance.
Historically, the name Jesse gained prominence through its biblical associations, especially during the Middle Ages when the stories of the Old Testament were widely disseminated. The name is mentioned in the Book of Samuel, where Jesse is noted for being the progenitor of a significant line, culminating in the lineage of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the genealogies of the New Testament.
The name's enduring presence in Christian texts, including the King James Bible published in 1611, helped solidify its importance in Western culture. Culturally, names derived from Jesse, including Jesselle, carry connotations of strength and legacy, reflecting the historical significance of the biblical Jesse as a patriarch.
The feminine form Jesselle may also evoke notions of grace and beauty, aligning with the traditional associations of feminine names in various cultures. While Jesselle itself is a more recent creation, it draws on the rich heritage of its root name, embodying the qualities of its historical predecessors.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jesselle was first seen in the United States in 1988.
Jesselle has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Jesselle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jesselle 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 Jesselle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jesselle (2018)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Jesselle.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |