Declining since 1991.
Popularity of Jessee since 1880
Babies named Jessee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jessee's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 16 |
| 1890s | 0 | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 76 |
| 1920s | 5 | 136 |
| 1930s | 0 | 68 |
| 1940s | 0 | 58 |
| 1950s | 0 | 84 |
| 1960s | 0 | 67 |
| 1970s | 0 | 150 |
| 1980s | 85 | 308 |
| 1990s | 122 | 397 |
| 2000s | 78 | 174 |
| 2010s | 18 | 82 |
| 2020s | 5 | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Jessee is a rare U.S. name first recorded in 1880, the earliest year of Social Security data. It reached its peak in that same year, though at a very low rank (not in the top 1000 at any point). Since 1991, the name has been on a declining trajectory. Jessee has never had a strong presence in any particular state, likely due to its rarity. As a variant of Jesse, it carries a traditional English spelling that sets it apart. The name's unisex nature and scarcity make it an unusual choice today.
Jessee is a spelling variant of Jesse, a name derived from the Hebrew Yishai, meaning 'gift' or possibly 'God's grace'. In the Bible, Jesse was the father of King David. The variant Jessee emerged primarily in the United States in the late 19th century as an alternate spelling, occasionally used for either sex.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jess, Jesse
Sibling names for Jessee
Names that share Jessee's style, for a brother or sister.
