Jessy Unisex

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; English: diminutive of Jesse

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jessy is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai (ישai), which means "gift" or "God's gift." This name appears in the Old Testament, where Jesse is the father of King David, a significant figure in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The transition of the name into English occurred through several linguistic stages, beginning with Hebrew, then moving to Greek as Iessai, and subsequently to Latin as Iessus.

The name was adapted into Old French as Jessé before finally being anglicized to Jessy in Middle English, where it became more widely used as a given name. Historically, the name gained prominence through biblical texts, particularly in the context of the lineage of David, which is crucial in both the Jewish and Christian faiths.

The genealogy of Jesus, as presented in the New Testament, traces back to Jesse, further solidifying the name's significance in religious narratives. The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, helped to popularize biblical names, including Jesse, in English-speaking cultures, contributing to its enduring presence.

Culturally, the name Jessy has been associated with themes of strength and leadership due to its connection to King David. The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives such as Jesse being common.

The name's biblical roots and its association with notable historical figures have allowed it to maintain a sense of gravitas and respect throughout the centuries, ensuring its continued relevance in various contexts.

Famous people named Jessy

In this section, you will find notable people named Jessy. 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 Jessy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Jessy Schram is an actress best known for Once Upon a Time, Falling Skies, and Chicago Med.

Jessy J is a jazz saxophonist best known for her albums True Love, Second Chances, and Hot Sauce.

Jessy Lanza is a singer and producer best known for her albums Pull My Hair Back, Oh No, and her collaborations with various artists.

Fictional characters named Jessy

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Jessy is a fictional character from the video game series Pokémon. She is a member of Team Rocket, often seen alongside James and Meowth in their attempts to steal Pokémon.

Sibling suggestions

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

JaxonJordanJaredJulianJasperJett

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jessy. 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.

JesseJesseyJasparJaceJettJaxonJadenJules

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jessy was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Jessy has ranked as high as #1393 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Washington.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jessy 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 Jessy 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 Jessy.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 48 18 30
2024 53 19 34
2023 63 25 38
2022 60 26 34
2021 47 24 23
2020 49 20 29
2019 55 21 34
2018 77 25 52
2017 67 23 44
2016 60 27 33
2015 69 34 35
2014 85 36 49
2013 85 53 32
2012 70 38 32
2011 97 55 42
2010 92 62 30
2009 126 83 43
2008 137 94 43
2007 128 90 38
2006 114 78 36
2005 127 82 45
2004 134 94 40
2003 144 108 36
2002 149 97 52
2001 126 80 46
2000 127 82 45
1999 161 117 44
1998 138 93 45
1997 196 137 59
1996 201 149 52
1995 227 150 77
1994 249 168 81
1993 263 183 80
1992 259 188 71
1991 230 152 78
1990 237 180 57
1989 191 124 67
1988 153 121 32
1987 142 107 35
1986 144 103 41
1985 130 88 42
1984 94 62 32
1983 81 58 23
1982 120 95 25
1981 117 89 28
1980 121 90 31
1979 81 58 23
1978 79 58 21
1977 61 49 12
1976 62 48 14
1975 38 24 14
1974 37 30 7
1973 29 24 5
1972 24 24 0
1971 21 21 0
1970 21 16 5
1969 10 10 0
1968 12 7 5
1967 12 12 0
1966 6 6 0
1965 11 11 0
1964 12 12 0
1963 7 7 0
1962 7 7 0
1961 7 7 0
1960 13 13 0
1959 13 13 0
1958 7 7 0
1957 10 10 0
1956 6 6 0
1955 8 8 0
1954 10 10 0
1953 6 6 0
1952 7 7 0
1951 12 12 0
1950 8 8 0
1949 6 6 0
1948 9 9 0
1947 15 15 0
1946 9 9 0
1945 11 11 0
1944 10 10 0
1943 12 12 0
1942 5 5 0
1941 8 8 0
1940 8 8 0
1939 11 11 0
1938 9 9 0
1937 10 10 0
1936 7 7 0
1935 9 9 0
1934 11 11 0
1933 7 7 0
1932 13 13 0
1931 8 8 0
1930 15 15 0
1929 10 10 0
1928 7 7 0
1927 9 9 0
1926 11 11 0
1925 11 11 0
1924 6 6 0
1923 11 11 0
1922 8 8 0
1921 6 6 0
1919 8 8 0
1916 5 5 0
1915 6 6 0

Top States for Jessy (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 5
50%
FL 5
50%