Jesse
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About Jesse
The name Jesse is currently ranked #184 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #26 in 1887. The name is most popular in Montana, Alaska, and Alaska. Jesse is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
As of September 2026, Jesse ranked #184 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #26 in 1887, Nameberry popularity #193.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #172 | 2,469 | 1,285.4 |
| 2015 | #178 | 2,357 | 1,229.7 |
| 2016 | #174 | 2,309 | 1,216.7 |
| 2017 | #186 | 2,105 | 1,137.3 |
| 2018 | #186 | 2,144 | 1,180.5 |
| 2019 | #199 | 1,978 | 1,102.4 |
| 2020 | #203 | 1,885 | 1,092.1 |
| 2021 | #203 | 1,905 | 1,088.9 |
| 2022 | #192 | 1,975 | 1,131.2 |
| 2023 | #202 | 1,823 | 1,065.7 |
| 2024 | #187 | 1,980 | 1,149.2 |
| 2025 | #184 | 2,002 | 1,172.1 |
World rankings
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Jesse in pop culture
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