Jessi Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJESS-ee / /ˈdʒɛsi/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: diminutive of Jesse
Historical & Cultural Background
Jessi is often considered a diminutive of Jesse, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Jesse appears in the Bible as the father of King David. In English-speaking countries, Jessi has been used as a standalone name, particularly in the 20th century. It has gained popularity as a unisex name, though it is more commonly associated with females.
Trend Summary
Jessi has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly as a feminine name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jesse
- Jess
International Variants
- Jesse (English)
- Jessi (German)
- Jesse (Dutch)
Famous people named Jessi
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Fictional characters named Jessi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jessi was first seen in the United States in 1970. Jessi has ranked as high as #1170 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jessi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jessi (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 62 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 52 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |