Jesiah
Every Jesiah since 1976 — 5,167 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jesiah
Jesiah is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #865 in 2025 with 277 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 5,167 American babies have been named Jesiah — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 356 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jesiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jesiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,031 | 277 | #865 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,672 | 314 | #804 |
| 2023 | 53 | #3,121 | 275 | #865 |
| 2022 | 53 | #3,096 | 189 | #1,123 |
| 2021 | 79 | #2,320 | 249 | #919 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,453 | 190 | #1,053 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,974 | 215 | #988 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,597 | 211 | #982 |
| 2017 | 107 | #1,894 | 200 | #1,013 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,678 | 185 | #1,068 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,602 | 174 | #1,107 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,952 | 146 | #1,243 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,327 | 196 | #1,003 |
| 2012 | — | — | 172 | #1,086 |
| 2011 | — | — | 166 | #1,112 |
| 2010 | — | — | 171 | #1,113 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,987 | 172 | #1,079 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,512 | 162 | #1,130 |
| 2007 | — | — | 120 | #1,377 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,868 | 112 | #1,412 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,307 | 71 | #1,824 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,968 | 62 | #1,964 |
| 2003 | — | — | 54 | #2,089 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,610 | 52 | #2,077 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37 | #2,589 |
| 2000 | — | — | 44 | #2,236 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,646 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,765 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,195 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jesiah in 2025?
Jesiah ranked #865 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 277 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jesiah?
5,167 babies have been named Jesiah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jesiah most popular?
Jesiah peaked in 2024, when 356 newborns received the name.
Is Jesiah a boy or girl name?
Jesiah is used for both: about 15% of babies named Jesiah have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Jesiah rising or falling?
Jesiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.