Jessup
Every Jessup since 1948 — 479 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jessup
Jessup is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,145 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 479 American babies have been named Jessup. Its peak came in 1995, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jessup stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jessup year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,145 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,547 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,379 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,993 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,775 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,500 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,884 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,236 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,865 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,130 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,176 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,250 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,147 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,878 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,392 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,629 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,429 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,715 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,315 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,961 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,767 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,208 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,547 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,056 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,098 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,489 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,343 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jessup in 2025?
Jessup ranked #10,145 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jessup?
479 babies have been named Jessup in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jessup most popular?
Jessup peaked in 1995, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Jessup a boy or girl name?
Jessup is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jessup rising or falling?
Jessup is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.