How Many People Are Named Jessee?
Complete statistics for the name Jessee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jessee is a very rare male name, with only 1,535 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 214,994 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 72 births, but it's now declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 1,958 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jessee Through the Generations
Jessee has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity has been on the decline since peaking in 1990. Today, there are 1,535 people named Jessee living in the United States, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60, indicating a name that's more popular among older generations. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 24% under 30, 51% aged 30 to 60, and 25% over 60, suggesting it's a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jessee's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jessee
How Many People Have the Name Jessee?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,994 people in the United States currently share the name Jessee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 82,987 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Jessee a Common or Rare Name?
Jessee is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jessee Mean?
Jessee means "creative variant of Jesse" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jessee in SSA data, approximately 80% are male and 20% are female.
When Was Jessee Most Popular?
The name Jessee reached peak popularity in 1990, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jessee?
Approximately 3,994 people named Jessee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,994. That works out to roughly 1 in 82,987 Americans.
Is Jessee a rare name?
Jessee is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 82,987 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jessee mean?
Jessee means "creative variant of Jesse" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jessee more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 80% of people named Jessee are male and 20% are female.
When was Jessee most popular?
Jessee peaked in 1990 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.