Jessie
Jessie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jessie
- A diminutive of the female given name Jessica.
- A female given name.
- A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Jesse.
Etymology
From Jess + -ie.
How popular is Jessie?
Since 1880, 170,036 girls and 111,331 boys in the U.S. have been named Jessie (60% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #35 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #69 in 1900. In 2025 it ranked #824 for girls, with 456 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jessie
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Jessie
Sister and brother names that share Jessie's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Jessie FAQ
What does the name Jessie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Jessica. A female given name. A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Jesse. From Jess + -ie.
What is the origin of the name Jessie?
Jessie is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jessie?
Since 1880, 170,036 girls and 111,331 boys in the U.S. have been named Jessie (60% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #35 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #69 in 1900. In 2025 it ranked #824 for girls, with 456 babies given the name.
Is Jessie a boy or girl name?
Jessie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (170,036 girls and 111,331 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.