Jessi
Every Jessi since 1959 — 7,874 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jessi
Jessi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,118 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 7,874 American babies have been named Jessi — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1981, when 317 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jessi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jessi 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 | 52 | #3,118 | 7 | #10,144 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,252 | — | — |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,245 | 5 | #13,089 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,390 | 7 | #10,288 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,136 | 6 | #11,377 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,867 | — | — |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,770 | 6 | #11,393 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,699 | — | — |
| 2017 | 78 | #2,347 | 6 | #11,401 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2,580 | 9 | #8,451 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,865 | 9 | #8,337 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,863 | 6 | #11,361 |
| 2013 | 78 | #2,354 | 10 | #7,789 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,952 | 20 | #4,782 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,399 | 20 | #4,740 |
| 2010 | 92 | #2,142 | 17 | #5,358 |
| 2009 | 78 | #2,457 | 33 | #3,365 |
| 2008 | 126 | #1,759 | 32 | #3,455 |
| 2007 | 100 | #2,044 | 17 | #5,309 |
| 2006 | 112 | #1,828 | 39 | #2,903 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,865 | 35 | #2,984 |
| 2004 | 117 | #1,659 | 34 | #2,983 |
| 2003 | 113 | #1,692 | 29 | #3,237 |
| 2002 | 128 | #1,486 | 34 | #2,788 |
| 2001 | 107 | #1,690 | 26 | #3,365 |
| 2000 | 111 | #1,592 | 30 | #2,948 |
| 1995 | 219 | #874 | 44 | #1,939 |
| 1990 | 210 | #913 | 43 | #1,825 |
| 1985 | 183 | #875 | 23 | #2,323 |
| 1980 | 151 | #985 | 28 | #1,984 |
| 1975 | 33 | #2,426 | 7 | #4,549 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,201 | 5 | #5,071 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,932 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jessi in 2025?
Jessi ranked #3,118 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jessi?
7,874 babies have been named Jessi in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jessi most popular?
Jessi peaked in 1981, when 317 newborns received the name.
Is Jessi a boy or girl name?
Jessi is used for both: about 83% of babies named Jessi have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Jessi rising or falling?
Jessi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.