Jesse
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Gift; He Exists
Background: The name Jesse originates from the Hebrew name Yishai (יִשַׁי), which is derived from the root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist.' Jesse is associated with the idea of being a gift, reflecting the meanings of life and existence.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#77
Total births
442,811
Most popular decade
1980s
(267,081 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-15 ranks)
Years in Top 100
92
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
97.2% male
2.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 569
- First year rank
- #28
- Peak year
- 1981
- Peak year births
- 10,444
- Peak rank
- #37
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,980
- Recent rank
- #187
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #836
- Peak year
- 1981
- Peak year births
- 380
- Peak rank
- #517
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 73
- Recent rank
- #2,456
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).