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Jesse

Jesse is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning Gift, God exists.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginHebrew
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#191

What does Jesse mean?

Gift, God exists

How popular is Jesse?

Popularity in the United States

Jesse has been given to 434,769 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 858 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Jesse per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Jesse has been given to 1,218 babies in France since 1956, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Jesse per year in France, 1956–2022. Source: INSEE
434,769 Babies named since 1880
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Jesse

What does the name Jesse mean?

Jesse means Gift, God exists. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Jesse a boy's or a girl's name?

Jesse is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Jesse?

Jesse has been given to 434,769 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.