Where does the name Jessie come from?

Jessie is a unisex name of Hebrew origin.

Is Jessie a boy or a girl name?

Jessie is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 60% of children given the name Jessie are girls and 40% are boys.

How popular is the name Jessie in 2023?

Jessie ranks #796 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1918 with 5,003 babies.

How do you pronounce Jessie?

Jessie is pronounced JESS-ee (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Jessie?

Jessie is also written as Jessi, Jesse, Jessy.

A name from Hebrew · Unisex

Jessie

A short form of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'wealth' — the father of King David) for boys, and of Jessica for girls. Used unisex since the 19th century, especially in Scotland and the U.S.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

280,407 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

491 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

JA short form of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'wealth' — the father of King David) for boys, and of Jessica for girls. Used unisex since the 19th century, especially in Scotland and the U.S.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Jessie".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Jessi Most common Jesse Jessy

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Jessie.

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Jessie J (singer)
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Jessie Ware (singer)
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Jesse James (outlaw)

Quick answers

People often ask about Jessie.

What does the name Jessie mean?: Jessie means a short form of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'wealth' — the father of King David) for boys, and of Jessica for girls. Used unisex since the 19th century, especially in Scotland and the U.S.
Where does the name Jessie come from?: Jessie is a unisex name of Hebrew origin.
Is Jessie a boy or a girl name?: Jessie is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 60% of children given the name Jessie are girls and 40% are boys.
How popular is the name Jessie in 2023?: Jessie ranks #796 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1918 with 5,003 babies.
How do you pronounce Jessie?: Jessie is pronounced JESS-ee (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Jessie?: Jessie is also written as Jessi, Jesse, Jessy.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.