Jessen
Every Jessen since 1976 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jessen
Jessen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,868 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 365 American babies have been named Jessen. Its peak came in 2002, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jessen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jessen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,868 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,203 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,376 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,229 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,023 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,140 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,400 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,450 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,127 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,838 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,788 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,272 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,764 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,191 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,443 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,967 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,427 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,650 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,852 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,314 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,160 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,796 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,680 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,425 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,348 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,571 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,133 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jessen in 2025?
Jessen ranked #12,868 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jessen?
365 babies have been named Jessen in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jessen most popular?
Jessen peaked in 2002, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Jessen a boy or girl name?
Jessen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jessen rising or falling?
Jessen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.