How Many People Are Named Jess?
25,522
people in the United States are named Jess
1 in 13,125 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1627
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0076%
Of US population
Peak Year
1915
584 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
JES
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of JESSE or JESSICA.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 75.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
3,724
Texas
1,536
Oklahoma
1,140
Ohio
765
Illinois
629
Missouri
623
Tennessee
551
Pennsylvania
544
New York
533
Washington
526
💡 Fun Facts About "Jess"
- 29 babies were named Jess in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1915
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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