Declining since 1994, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Jessey since 1920
Babies named Jessey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 48 |
| 1930s | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 | 12 |
| 1970s | 12 | 62 |
| 1980s | 36 | 228 |
| 1990s | 115 | 316 |
| 2000s | 86 | 158 |
| 2010s | 38 | 70 |
| 2020s | 0 | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Jessey is a modern variant of Jesse or Jessica, first recorded in 1920. It reached its peak usage in 1994, and has since been on a declining trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 9,714 with a frequency of 1 in 244,011 births. The name remains relatively rare and is used for both boys and girls, with a slight preference for girls in recent decades. Its spelling sets it apart from the more common Jesse and Jessy.
Jessey is a modern spelling variant of Jesse or Jessica. Jesse is from the Hebrew Yishai, meaning 'gift' or 'God's gift.' Jessica was coined by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice as a feminine form of Jesse. Jessey emerged as a unisex alternative, particularly in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jess, Jesse, Jez
Sibling names for Jessey
Names that share Jessey's style, for a brother or sister.
