Jessie
Peaked at #35 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jessie has been recorded 60% of the time for girls and 40% of the time for boys.
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Jessie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#35
in 1881
Current rank
#808
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jessie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #35 nationally with 661 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #587 (2014) to #808 (2024) — a 27% drop.
As of 2024, Jessie ranks #808 nationally for girls, with 348 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #808 | 348 |
| 2023 | #796 | 354 |
| 2022 | #794 | 356 |
| 2021 | #794 | 356 |
| 2020 | #719 | 388 |
| 2019 | #692 | 417 |
| 2018 | #658 | 449 |
| 2017 | #657 | 453 |
Jessie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#69
in 1900
Current rank
#1261
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jessie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1900, ranking #69 nationally with 398 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #808 (2014) to #1261 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Jessie ranks #1261 nationally for boys, with 156 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,261 | 156 |
| 2023 | #1,373 | 136 |
| 2022 | #1,145 | 182 |
| 2021 | #1,313 | 143 |
| 2020 | #1,219 | 155 |
| 2019 | #1,055 | 194 |
| 2018 | #1,102 | 178 |
| 2017 | #961 | 216 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Jessie most popular?
Jessie was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #35 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jessie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jessie?
At least 280,906 babies have been recorded with the name Jessie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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