Jessie
A diminutive of the female given name Jessica.
Every Jessie since 1880 — 281,367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jessie
Jessie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #824 in 2025 with 330 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 281,367 American babies have been named Jessie — about 60% girls and 40% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1918, when 5,003 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Jessie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jessie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 330 | #824 | 126 | #1,431 |
| 2024 | 348 | #809 | 156 | #1,264 |
| 2023 | 355 | #796 | 136 | #1,373 |
| 2022 | 356 | #794 | 182 | #1,145 |
| 2021 | 356 | #795 | 146 | #1,299 |
| 2020 | 388 | #719 | 155 | #1,219 |
| 2019 | 417 | #692 | 194 | #1,055 |
| 2018 | 449 | #658 | 178 | #1,103 |
| 2017 | 453 | #657 | 216 | #961 |
| 2016 | 460 | #642 | 247 | #886 |
| 2015 | 471 | #613 | 233 | #919 |
| 2014 | 508 | #587 | 284 | #808 |
| 2013 | 479 | #595 | 323 | #723 |
| 2012 | 448 | #639 | 340 | #698 |
| 2011 | 408 | #689 | 333 | #696 |
| 2010 | 420 | #683 | 407 | #610 |
| 2009 | 425 | #687 | 460 | #575 |
| 2008 | 493 | #625 | 488 | #541 |
| 2007 | 499 | #603 | 533 | #497 |
| 2006 | 529 | #558 | 546 | #484 |
| 2005 | 507 | #567 | 590 | #443 |
| 2004 | 607 | #484 | 571 | #456 |
| 2003 | 618 | #477 | 627 | #410 |
| 2002 | 676 | #432 | 653 | #397 |
| 2001 | 611 | #454 | 593 | #419 |
| 2000 | 719 | #400 | 533 | #446 |
| 1995 | 1,138 | #249 | 903 | #294 |
| 1990 | 1,118 | #252 | 1,255 | #231 |
| 1985 | 1,111 | #234 | 1,131 | #213 |
| 1980 | 813 | #303 | 1,098 | #220 |
| 1975 | 392 | #473 | 772 | #257 |
| 1970 | 336 | #553 | 729 | #288 |
| 1965 | 474 | #433 | 874 | #252 |
| 1960 | 509 | #434 | 932 | #261 |
| 1955 | 747 | #313 | 963 | #230 |
| 1950 | 936 | #245 | 1,021 | #202 |
| 1945 | 1,107 | #185 | 940 | #175 |
| 1940 | 1,336 | #158 | 1,019 | #162 |
| 1935 | 1,619 | #135 | 1,104 | #140 |
| 1930 | 2,195 | #114 | 1,329 | #133 |
| 1925 | 2,951 | #97 | 1,467 | #123 |
| 1920 | 3,329 | #84 | 1,590 | #111 |
| 1915 | 3,356 | #66 | 1,240 | #114 |
| 1910 | 1,541 | #63 | 516 | #72 |
| 1905 | 1,315 | #57 | 338 | #74 |
| 1900 | 1,422 | #53 | 398 | #69 |
| 1895 | 1,300 | #48 | 245 | #79 |
| 1890 | 1,250 | #43 | 241 | #73 |
| 1885 | 952 | #40 | 202 | #81 |
| 1880 | 635 | #36 | 154 | #90 |
Famous people named Jessie
- Jessie Royce Landis Actor · 1896–1972
- Jessie J Singer · b. 1988
- Jessie Andrews Actor · b. 1992
- Jessie Ralph Actor · 1864–1944
- Jessie Cave Actor · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jessie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Jessica.
How popular is the name Jessie in 2025?
Jessie ranked #824 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 330 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jessie?
281,367 babies have been named Jessie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jessie most popular?
Jessie peaked in 1918, when 5,003 newborns received the name.
Is Jessie a boy or girl name?
Jessie is used for both: about 60% of babies named Jessie have been girls and 40% boys.
Is the name Jessie rising or falling?
Jessie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jessie?
Well-known people named Jessie include Jessie Royce Landis (actor), Jessie J (singer), Jessie Andrews (actor).