How Many People Are Named Jessy?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jessy
Very Rare
6,722
Estimated People
1 in 49,093
1 in X Americans
1992
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
4,652 (69%)
♀ Female
2,070 (31%)
69%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 33

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arkansas 5
Arizona 15
California 1,142
Colorado 17
Florida 210
Georgia 32
Iowa 10
Idaho 5
Illinois 56
Indiana 35
Kansas 5
Kentucky 11
Massachusetts 5
Michigan 18
Minnesota 12
Missouri 32
North Carolina 28
North Dakota 5
New Jersey 10
New York 241
Ohio 56
Oklahoma 22
Oregon 45
Pennsylvania 17
Tennessee 22
Texas 446
Virginia 11
Washington 57
Wisconsin 21
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jessy

How Many People Have the Name Jessy in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,722 people in the United States currently share the name Jessy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,093 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 Jessy a Common or Rare Name?

Jessy 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 Jessy Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Jessy Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jessy in SSA data, approximately 69% are male and 31% are female. Jessy leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jessy Most Popular?

The name Jessy reached peak popularity in 1992, with 188 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jessy Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jessy 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 Jessy?

Approximately 6,722 people in the United States share the name Jessy, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jessy a rare name?

Jessy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,093 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jessy mean?

The meaning and origin of Jessy 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 Jessy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 69% of people named Jessy are male and 31% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Jessy most popular?

The name Jessy reached its peak in 1992, with 188 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 People6,722
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 49,093
GenderMale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1992
Male %69%
Female %31%

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