gender neutral
Jesse
gift, wealthy
About Jesse
Timeless yet never stale, Jesse represents one of those rare names that transcends generational trends while remaining perpetually fresh. Its simplicity is its superpower—two syllables, clear pronunciation, and universal recognition without oversaturation. The name carries an easygoing quality that puts people at ease, suggesting someone genuine and unpretentious. Jesse works beautifully across all ages, equally appropriate for a gap-toothed kindergartener and a gray-haired grandfather. Parents choosing Jesse often value authenticity and substance over flash, preferring names with proven track records. It pairs effortlessly with virtually any middle or last name, and its nickname-proof structure means your son's name remains consistent throughout his life. Jesse is comfortable in all settings—from rural communities to urban centers, from casual gatherings to formal ceremonies.
Popularity of the Name Jesse
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #28 | ||||
| 1881 | #27 | ||||
| 1882 | #26 | ||||
| 1883 | #28 | ||||
| 1884 | #27 | ||||
| 1885 | #31 | ||||
| 1886 | #30 | ||||
| 1887 | #26 | ||||
| 1888 | #32 | ||||
| 1889 | #31 | ||||
| 1890 | #33 | ||||
| 1891 | #35 | ||||
| 1892 | #35 | ||||
| 1893 | #36 | ||||
| 1894 | #38 | ||||
| 1895 | #35 | ||||
| 1896 | #35 | ||||
| 1897 | #38 | ||||
| 1898 | #47 | ||||
| 1899 | #47 | ||||
| 1900 | #50 | ||||
| 1901 | #49 | ||||
| 1902 | #50 | ||||
| 1903 | #57 | ||||
| 1904 | #53 | ||||
| 1905 | #54 | ||||
| 1906 | #57 | ||||
| 1907 | #63 | ||||
| 1908 | #62 | ||||
| 1909 | #59 | ||||
| 1910 | #60 | ||||
| 1911 | #72 | ||||
| 1912 | #74 | ||||
| 1913 | #79 | ||||
| 1914 | #82 | ||||
| 1915 | #77 | ||||
| 1916 | #77 | ||||
| 1917 | #79 | ||||
| 1918 | #78 | ||||
| 1919 | #77 | ||||
| 1920 | #79 | ||||
| 1921 | #77 | ||||
| 1922 | #81 | ||||
| 1923 | #83 | ||||
| 1924 | #86 | ||||
| 1925 | #85 | ||||
| 1926 | #87 | ||||
| 1927 | #89 | ||||
| 1928 | #91 | ||||
| 1929 | #93 | ||||
| 1930 | #94 | ||||
| 1931 | #97 | ||||
| 1932 | #99 | ||||
| 1933 | #100 | ||||
| 1934 | #102 | ||||
| 1935 | #104 | ||||
| 1936 | #104 | ||||
| 1937 | #102 | ||||
| 1938 | #107 | ||||
| 1939 | #99 | ||||
| 1940 | #93 | ||||
| 1941 | #99 | ||||
| 1942 | #100 | ||||
| 1943 | #105 | ||||
| 1944 | #103 | ||||
| 1945 | #104 | ||||
| 1946 | #109 | ||||
| 1947 | #107 | ||||
| 1948 | #108 | ||||
| 1949 | #110 | ||||
| 1950 | #114 | ||||
| 1951 | #115 | ||||
| 1952 | #112 | ||||
| 1953 | #114 | ||||
| 1954 | #119 | ||||
| 1955 | #122 | ||||
| 1956 | #126 | ||||
| 1957 | #133 | ||||
| 1958 | #141 | ||||
| 1959 | #142 | ||||
| 1960 | #150 | ||||
| 1961 | #150 | ||||
| 1962 | #149 | ||||
| 1963 | #149 | ||||
| 1964 | #151 | ||||
| 1965 | #139 | ||||
| 1966 | #132 | ||||
| 1967 | #135 | ||||
| 1968 | #135 | ||||
| 1969 | #128 | ||||
| 1970 | #119 | #293 | |||
| 1971 | #107 | ||||
| 1972 | #88 | ||||
| 1973 | #75 | ||||
| 1974 | #67 | #245 | |||
| 1975 | #64 | #268 | |||
| 1976 | #55 | #224 | |||
| 1977 | #54 | #131 | |||
| 1978 | #51 | #188 | #361 | ||
| 1979 | #50 | #215 | |||
| 1980 | #45 | #183 | |||
| 1981 | #37 | #87 | |||
| 1982 | #43 | #103 | |||
| 1983 | #46 | #128 | |||
| 1984 | #50 | #89 | |||
| 1985 | #51 | #81 | |||
| 1986 | #48 | #60 | #301 | ||
| 1987 | #55 | #54 | #334 | ||
| 1988 | #55 | #38 | #226 | ||
| 1989 | #50 | #25 | #289 | ||
| 1990 | #48 | #18 | #251 | ||
| 1991 | #51 | #22 | #181 | #32 | |
| 1992 | #50 | #22 | #216 | #32 | |
| 1993 | #48 | #24 | #289 | #32 | |
| 1994 | #45 | #28 | #233 | #31 | |
| 1995 | #46 | #27 | #251 | #34 | |
| 1996 | #51 | #26 | #242 | #40 | |
| 1997 | #63 | #179 | #32 | #256 | #53 |
| 1998 | #70 | #243 | #37 | #191 | #61 |
| 1999 | #82 | #253 | #39 | #192 | #66 |
| 2000 | #90 | #241 | #39 | #241 | #76 |
| 2001 | #91 | #303 | #60 | #219 | #86 |
| 2002 | #90 | #307 | #62 | #280 | #82 |
| 2003 | #94 | #308 | #76 | #271 | #87 |
| 2004 | #94 | #278 | #75 | #195 | #74 |
| 2005 | #89 | #224 | #49 | #233 | #69 |
| 2006 | #102 | #224 | #53 | #263 | #79 |
| 2007 | #107 | #191 | #64 | #212 | #91 |
| 2008 | #110 | #222 | #48 | #277 | #89 |
| 2009 | #112 | #223 | #47 | #267 | #95 |
| 2010 | #124 | #204 | #62 | #330 | #115 |
| 2011 | #140 | #197 | #67 | #372 | #131 |
| 2012 | #150 | #217 | #100 | #521 | #143 |
| 2013 | #156 | #157 | #75 | #272 | #160 |
| 2014 | #172 | #124 | #109 | #211 | #163 |
| 2015 | #178 | #120 | #96 | #242 | #197 |
| 2016 | #174 | #101 | #113 | #220 | #186 |
| 2017 | #186 | #96 | #99 | #232 | #199 |
| 2018 | #186 | #82 | #108 | #178 | #195 |
| 2019 | #200 | #75 | #121 | #211 | #221 |
| 2020 | #203 | #72 | #133 | #199 | #211 |
| 2021 | #203 | #70 | #133 | #215 | #226 |
| 2022 | #192 | #70 | #147 | #144 | #232 |
| 2023 | #202 | #62 | #147 | #132 | #211 |
| 2024 | #185 | #56 | #139 | #179 | #228 |
| 2025 | #184 | #53 | #162 | #141 | #198 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jesse
Names Similar to Jesse
Nicknames for Jesse
- Jess
- Jes
- Jez
- Jess-man
- Jester
Famous People Named Jesse
| Jesse Owens | American track and field athlete |
| Jesse Eisenberg | American actor |
| Jesse McCartney | American singer and actor |
| Jesse Ventura | American politician and former professional wrestler |
| Jesse James | American outlaw and folk figure |
| Jesse Tyler Ferguson | American actor |
| Jesse Metcalfe | American actor |
| Jesse L. Martin | American actor |
| Jesse Plemons | American actor |
| Jesse Lee Soffer | American actor |
| Jesse Williams | American actor and activist |
| Jesse Lingard | English footballer |
| Jesse Hughes | American musician |
| Jesse Barfield | American baseball player |
| Jesse Carmichael | American musician |
| Jesse Levine | Canadian tennis player |
| Jesse Cook | Canadian guitarist |
| Jesse Csincsak | American snowboarder and reality TV personality |
| Jesse Bongiovi | American entrepreneur |
| Jesse Spencer | Australian actor and musician |
Characters Named Jesse
| Jesse Pinkman | Breaking Bad |
| Jesse Custer | Preacher |
| Jesse Katsopolis | Full House |
| Jesse McCree | Overwatch |
| Jesse Quick | DC Comics character |
| Jesse Ramirez | The Last of Us |
| Jesse Anderson | Yu-Gi-Oh! GX |
| Jesse Kilmartin | Heroes |
| Jesse Lon Plemons | Friday Night Lights |
| Jesse Duke | The Dukes of Hazzard |
| Jesse Tuck | Tuck Everlasting |
| Jesse Tuckett | The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen |
| Jesse Blackthorn | The Shadowhunter Chronicles |
| Jesse Flores | Fear the Walking Dead |
| Jesse Ridgway | The Psycho Series |
| Jesse McGregor | Home and Away |
| Jesse Kiplinger | California Suite |
| Jesse Baines | The Right Stuff |
| Jesse Blue | Pokémon |
| Jesse Hayman | Suits |