How Many People Are Named Jesse?

442,811

people in the United States are named Jesse

1 in 756 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#155

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1322%

Of US population

Peak Year

1981

10,824 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

French form of JESSE.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
2.8%
Male
97.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 50.6 years old

Young (<30) 122,124
27.6%
Adult (30–60) 184,178
41.6%
Senior (>60) 136,509
30.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 55,779
Texas 47,450
New York 18,580
Pennsylvania 16,166
North Carolina 14,964
Illinois 14,062
Ohio 14,000
Florida 13,964
Georgia 12,794
Michigan 11,105

💡 Fun Facts About "Jesse"

  • 2,053 babies were named Jesse in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1981
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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