How Many People Are Named Jesiah?

Complete statistics for the name Jesiah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jesiah
Very Rare
4,859
Estimated People
1 in 67,915
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Male
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
4,112 (85%)
♀ Female
747 (15%)
85%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 11

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 46
Arizona 39
California 581
Colorado 27
Connecticut 15
Florida 357
Georgia 154
Illinois 102
Indiana 34
Louisiana 33
Massachusetts 39
Maryland 37
Michigan 54
Missouri 20
North Carolina 117
New Jersey 60
New Mexico 11
New York 299
Ohio 72
Oregon 15
Pennsylvania 102
South Carolina 11
Tennessee 34
Texas 637
Virginia 116
Washington 17
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jesiah

How Many People Have the Name Jesiah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,859 people in the United States currently share the name Jesiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 67,915 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Jesiah a Common or Rare Name?

Jesiah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jesiah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jesiah are covered in full on the Jesiah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jesiah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jesiah in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female. Jesiah leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jesiah Most Popular?

The name Jesiah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 312 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jesiah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jesiah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jesiah?

Approximately 4,859 people in the United States share the name Jesiah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jesiah a rare name?

Jesiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 67,915 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jesiah mean?

The meaning and origin of Jesiah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jesiah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Jesiah are male and 15% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Jesiah most popular?

The name Jesiah reached its peak in 2024, with 312 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,859
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 67,915
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2024
Male %85%
Female %15%

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