Jessy
Every Jessy since 1915 — 6,771 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jessy
Jessy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,300 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 6,771 American babies have been named Jessy — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1993, when 263 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 Jessy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jessy 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 | 30 | #4,603 | 18 | #5,300 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,246 | 19 | #5,151 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,942 | 25 | #4,271 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,247 | 26 | #4,138 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,471 | 24 | #4,299 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,603 | 20 | #4,778 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,207 | 21 | #4,700 |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,135 | 25 | #4,143 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,511 | 23 | #4,388 |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,384 | 27 | #3,928 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,184 | 34 | #3,326 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,294 | 36 | #3,123 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,478 | 53 | #2,380 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,544 | 38 | #3,026 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,689 | 55 | #2,329 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,795 | 62 | #2,158 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,702 | 83 | #1,802 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,740 | 94 | #1,649 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,085 | 90 | #1,690 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,106 | 78 | #1,782 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,382 | 82 | #1,655 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,661 | 94 | #1,462 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,835 | 108 | #1,300 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,871 | 97 | #1,365 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,071 | 80 | #1,520 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,091 | 82 | #1,493 |
| 1995 | 77 | #1,845 | 150 | #894 |
| 1990 | 57 | #2,243 | 180 | #758 |
| 1985 | 42 | #2,374 | 88 | #972 |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,900 | 90 | #951 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,433 | 24 | #1,975 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,523 | 16 | #2,347 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,540 |
| 1960 | — | — | 13 | #2,371 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,090 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,895 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,189 |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,761 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,623 |
| 1930 | — | — | 15 | #2,013 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,669 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,621 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jessy
- Jessy Matador Singer · b. 1983
- Jessy Schram Actor · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jessy in 2025?
Jessy ranked #5,300 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jessy?
6,771 babies have been named Jessy in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jessy most popular?
Jessy peaked in 1993, when 263 newborns received the name.
Is Jessy a boy or girl name?
Jessy is used for both: about 31% of babies named Jessy have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Jessy rising or falling?
Jessy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jessy?
Well-known people named Jessy include Jessy Matador (singer), Jessy Schram (actor).