Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jessen since 1976
Babies named Jessen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Jessen is an uncommon name that first entered U.S. records in 1976. Its popularity peaked in 2002, and in 2025 it ranked 12,008th, with roughly 1 in every 341,615 newborns receiving the name. The name has remained stable in usage, never reaching widespread adoption. Jessen is likely a modern variant of Jesse or a creative coinage, fitting into the trend of surnames and names ending in '-en' that gained traction in the late 20th century. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, though its exact origins remain uncertain.
Jessen first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s. It may be a variant of Jesse, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'gift,' or an invented name combining the 'Jess' sound with the fashionable '-en' suffix. Its use has remained rare and stable since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jess
Variants: Jesson
Sibling names for Jessen
Names that share Jessen's style, for a brother or sister.
