Holding steady.
Popularity of Jessye since 1889
Babies named Jessye per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jessye's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 94 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jessye is a rare feminine name that has seen little use since its peak in 1890, when it first appeared in U.S. records. The name has a stable trajectory, meaning its occurrence has been consistently low over the decades, with no significant revival. While specific top states are unavailable, the name's sparse use suggests it has never achieved broad popularity. As a variant of Jessie, it belongs to a family of names that have been more common in other spellings. Parents choosing Jessye today are selecting a distinctive name with historical roots but minimal modern visibility.
Jessye is a variant of Jessie, a feminine given name that arose as a pet form of Jessica. Jessica was coined by William Shakespeare for his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (c. 1596), derived from the biblical name Iscah. While Jessie became an independent name in the 19th century, Jessye remains a less common spelling variant, occasionally used to distinguish from the more familiar form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jess
Sibling names for Jessye
Names that share Jessye's style, for a brother or sister.
