Jessie Unisex

Popularity: #628 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JESS-ee //ˈdʒɛsi//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God is my salvation; English: Diminutive of Jessica

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jessie is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, meaning "gift" or "God's gift." This name was adapted into Greek as Iessai and subsequently into Latin as Jesse. The name entered the English language through the Old French form Jessé, particularly popularized by its biblical associations.

In the Hebrew Bible, Jesse is known as the father of King David, a significant figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions, which contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures. Historically, the name Jessie gained prominence in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages, particularly after the translation of the Bible into English.

The King James Version, published in 1611, further solidified the name's recognition due to its references to Jesse as a patriarchal figure. The name has been used for both males and females, although it became more commonly associated with girls in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and England, where it was often used as a diminutive of Jessica, a name popularized by Shakespeare in his play "The Merchant of Venice" (1596).

Culturally, Jessie has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing qualities such as strength and resilience, reflective of its biblical roots. The name has also been associated with numerous notable figures throughout history, including artists and writers, which has contributed to its lasting appeal.

The diminutive form Jess has also emerged, further enriching the name's legacy. Overall, Jessie encapsulates a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, making it a name with deep roots in both religious and literary traditions.

Famous people named Jessie

In this section, you will find notable people named Jessie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jessie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jessie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Jessie J is a singer and songwriter best known for Price Tag, Domino, and Bang Bang.

Jessie Ware is a singer and songwriter best known for Wildest Moments, Say You Love Me, and Spotlight.

Jessie Eisenberg is an actor best known for The Social Network, Zombieland, and Now You See Me.

Jessie Tyler Ferguson is an actor best known for Modern Family, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Unplugged.

Jessie Reyez is a singer and songwriter best known for Figures, Gatekeeper, and Yessie.

Fictional characters named Jessie

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Jessie is a fictional character from the Toy Story film series. She is a spirited cowgirl doll who is a loyal friend to Woody and the other toys.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jessie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JasmineJennaJordanJulietJoyJade

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jessie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JessicaJasmineJocelynJodieJillianJosieJennaJoyce

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jessie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Jessie has ranked as high as #93 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, Mississippi, California, Alabama, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Jessie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jessie 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 Jessie 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 Jessie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 456 126 330
2024 504 156 348
2023 491 136 355
2022 538 182 356
2021 502 146 356
2020 543 155 388
2019 611 194 417
2018 627 178 449
2017 669 216 453
2016 707 247 460
2015 704 233 471
2014 792 284 508
2013 802 323 479
2012 788 340 448
2011 741 333 408
2010 827 407 420
2009 885 460 425
2008 981 488 493
2007 1,032 533 499
2006 1,075 546 529
2005 1,097 590 507
2004 1,178 571 607
2003 1,245 627 618
2002 1,329 653 676
2001 1,204 593 611
2000 1,252 533 719
1999 1,321 581 740
1998 1,386 642 744
1997 1,599 753 846
1996 1,855 874 981
1995 2,041 903 1,138
1994 2,238 983 1,255
1993 2,191 1,083 1,108
1992 2,144 1,048 1,096
1991 2,292 1,176 1,116
1990 2,373 1,255 1,118
1989 2,280 1,133 1,147
1988 2,243 1,082 1,161
1987 2,385 1,162 1,223
1986 2,394 1,118 1,276
1985 2,242 1,131 1,111
1984 2,088 1,095 993
1983 2,050 1,161 889
1982 2,472 1,328 1,144
1981 2,462 1,253 1,209
1980 1,911 1,098 813
1979 1,744 1,024 720
1978 1,539 895 644
1977 1,417 933 484
1976 1,271 823 448
1975 1,164 772 392
1974 1,108 750 358
1973 1,105 753 352
1972 1,073 756 317
1971 1,116 757 359
1970 1,065 729 336
1969 1,097 773 324
1968 1,037 717 320
1967 1,170 797 373
1966 1,377 902 475
1965 1,348 874 474
1964 1,317 906 411
1963 1,304 904 400
1962 1,386 941 445
1961 1,421 951 470
1960 1,441 932 509
1959 1,545 960 585
1958 1,607 1,018 589
1957 1,700 1,066 634
1956 1,734 1,050 684
1955 1,710 963 747
1954 1,753 993 760
1953 1,970 1,070 900
1952 1,913 1,035 878
1951 1,929 989 940
1950 1,957 1,021 936
1949 2,053 1,023 1,030
1948 2,166 1,095 1,071
1947 2,208 1,051 1,157
1946 2,193 1,020 1,173
1945 2,047 940 1,107
1944 2,250 1,033 1,217
1943 2,413 1,100 1,313
1942 2,394 1,003 1,391
1941 2,393 1,038 1,355
1940 2,355 1,019 1,336
1939 2,454 1,058 1,396
1938 2,448 972 1,476
1937 2,592 1,042 1,550
1936 2,598 1,012 1,586
1935 2,723 1,104 1,619
1934 2,882 1,090 1,792
1933 2,887 1,079 1,808
1932 3,176 1,280 1,896
1931 3,197 1,267 1,930
1930 3,524 1,329 2,195
1929 3,588 1,330 2,258
1928 3,842 1,419 2,423
1927 4,317 1,459 2,858
1926 4,402 1,481 2,921
1925 4,418 1,467 2,951
1924 4,607 1,460 3,147
1923 4,478 1,483 2,995
1922 4,773 1,591 3,182
1921 4,742 1,517 3,225
1920 4,919 1,590 3,329
1919 5,003 1,473 3,530
1918 5,003 1,412 3,591
1917 4,826 1,361 3,465
1916 4,683 1,269 3,414
1915 4,596 1,240 3,356
1914 3,809 949 2,860
1913 3,233 758 2,475
1912 2,744 692 2,052
1911 2,050 500 1,550
1910 2,057 516 1,541
1909 1,753 432 1,321
1908 1,737 355 1,382
1907 1,700 386 1,314
1906 1,570 323 1,247
1905 1,653 338 1,315
1904 1,510 313 1,197
1903 1,482 280 1,202
1902 1,563 323 1,240
1901 1,347 231 1,116
1900 1,820 398 1,422
1899 1,342 261 1,081
1898 1,511 267 1,244
1897 1,425 234 1,191
1896 1,332 229 1,103
1895 1,545 245 1,300
1894 1,375 255 1,120
1893 1,430 214 1,216
1892 1,497 251 1,246
1891 1,346 227 1,119
1890 1,491 241 1,250
1889 1,403 207 1,196
1888 1,454 254 1,200
1887 1,194 182 1,012
1886 1,184 181 1,003
1885 1,154 202 952
1884 1,065 177 888
1883 985 151 834
1882 998 192 806
1881 804 143 661
1880 789 154 635

Top States for Jessie (2024)

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 82
21%
TX 76
20%
FL 33
9%
TN 19
5%
NY 18
5%
LA 16
4%
NC 15
4%
AR 15
4%
GA 12
3%
IN 12
3%
KY 11
3%
OR 9
2%
WA 8
2%
AZ 8
2%
CO 7
2%
IL 7
2%
OK 7
2%
UT 7
2%
OH 6
2%
AL 6
2%
WI 5
1%
MN 5
1%