Is Jessie a boy's or girl's name?

Jessie is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 111,202 recorded births.

When was Jessie most popular?

Jessie reached its peak popularity in 1918 with 3,591 births that year. It is currently ranked #808 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jessie?

Jessie is currently ranked #808 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 169,704 babies since 1880.

Jessie

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewDeclining Also a pet name

#808▼ 12in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the female given name Jessica.

Jessie is a girl's and boy's baby name with roots in both Hebrew and Scottish traditions — as a diminutive of Jessica (from Hebrew Yiskah) and as the Scottish pet form of Jean. Both paths lead to names meaning 'God beholds' or 'God is gracious.'

Jessie carries the easy charm of the American frontier and the Scottish highlands simultaneously. Its down-to-earth warmth makes it an appealing alternative to more common names today. Jessie J and Jessie Ware show its range across music genres.

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Popularity Over Time

Jessie was #484 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #808, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jessie
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,802	#782	▼
2010s	4,512	#646	▼
2000s	5,683	#529	▼
1990s	10,142	#288	—
1980s	10,967	#239	▲
1970s	4,411	#459	▲
1960s	4,201	#475	▼
1950s	7,652	#312	▼
1940s	12,150	#191	▼
1930s	17,248	#134	▼
1920s	29,289	#95	▲
1910s	27,834	#67	▲
1900s	12,756	#57	▲
1890s	11,870	#51	▲
1880s	9,187	#40	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(145 years, 1880–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jessie
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	348	#808	-6 (-1.7%)
2023	354	#796	-2 (-0.6%)
2022	356	#794	0
2021	356	#794	-32 (-8.2%)
2020	388	#719	-29 (-7.0%)
2019	417	#692	-32 (-7.1%)
2018	449	#658	-4 (-0.9%)
2017	453	#657	-7 (-1.5%)
2016	460	#642	-11 (-2.3%)
2015	471	#613	-37 (-7.3%)
2014	508	#587	+29 (6.1%)
2013	479	#595	+31 (6.9%)
2012	448	#639	+40 (9.8%)
2011	408	#689	-11 (-2.6%)
2010	419	#684	-5 (-1.2%)
2009	424	#690	-69 (-14.0%)
2008	493	#625	-6 (-1.2%)
2007	499	#603	-30 (-5.7%)
2006	529	#558	+22 (4.3%)
2005	507	#567	-100 (-16.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jessie as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Jessie has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 111,202 births since 1880.

#1261

Current rank

111,202

Total births

1922

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jessie be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jessie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #808. As a boy's name, it ranks #1261.

Jessie has two lives

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology