UnisexEnglish origin

Jessie: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A gift of grace, warm and generous.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1230
Peak
#69 in 1900

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #9018801900: #6919001910: #7219101920: #11119201930: #13319301940: #16219401950: #20219501960: #26119601970: #28819701980: #22019801990: #23119902000: #44620002005: #44320052010: #61120102015: #91920152020: #12302020#1#1230

What Jessie Means

Jessie is a unisex name of English origin. A gift of grace, warm and generous.

How Popular Jessie Is

Jessie currently ranks #1230 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1900. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Jessie

  • Jessie broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1900.
  • Jessie is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Jessie has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
  • Jessie is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Jessie

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Sibling Names for Jessie

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Questions About Jessie

What does Jessie mean?

Jessie is a unisex name of English origin. A gift of grace, warm and generous.

How popular is Jessie?

Jessie currently ranks #1230 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1900. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Jessie come from?

Jessie comes from English roots. Jessie broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1900.

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