Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jesse.
National Rank (2025)
#184
All-Time Peak Rank
#26 (1882)
Total U.S. Births
432,428
Unisex Distribution97.2% Boy / 2.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jesse Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Jesse
According to SSA data, Jesse achieved its highest historical rank of #26 in 1882. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1981 with 10,443 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 15.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jesse scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-15.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,443Births in 1981
Years in Top 100
92yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6,003
1890s:5,396
1900s:4,559
1910s:16,293
1920s:23,170
1930s:18,930
1940s:24,336
1950s:26,655
1960s:22,605
1970s:44,886
1980s:85,908
1990s:73,791
2000s:43,393
2010s:24,903
2020s:11,600
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJe-sse
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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