How Many People Are Named Jessy?
Complete statistics for the name Jessy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jessy is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 52,702 Americans bearing it. There are around 6,262 people named Jessy living in the US today, making it quite unique. The name peaked in popularity in 1993 with 263 births, showing its status as a modern, newer-generation name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 6,722 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jessy Through the Generations
Jessy has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1993, reflecting its status as a relatively new name in the American lexicon. With 42% of those named Jessy being under 30 years old, it's clear that the name continues to be embraced by younger parents. As of now, there are 2,835 individuals under 30, 3,452 aged between 30 and 60, and 435 over 60, indicating a strong presence among middle-aged adults but also a significant number of younger individuals keeping the name alive.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jessy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jessy
How Many People Have the Name Jessy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,262 people in the United States currently share the name Jessy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 52,702 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jessy a Common or Rare Name?
Jessy is classified as Very 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 Jessy Mean?
Jessy means "creative variant of Jesse" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jessy in SSA data, approximately 67% are male and 33% are female.
When Was Jessy Most Popular?
The name Jessy reached peak popularity in 1993, with 263 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 Jessy?
Approximately 6,262 people named Jessy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,722. That works out to roughly 1 in 52,702 Americans.
Is Jessy a rare name?
Jessy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 52,702 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jessy mean?
Jessy means "creative variant of Jesse" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jessy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 67% of people named Jessy are male and 33% are female.
When was Jessy most popular?
Jessy peaked in 1993 with 263 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.