Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Jess
Endangered
Down 96.9% from peak
Peak era
1915
Peak births
577
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Jess
How many people are named Jess?
An estimated 11,616 living Americans are named Jess.
How rare is Jess?
Jess is very rare among babies today, with 18 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.9% from its 1915 peak.
How old is the typical Jess?
The median age of a living American named Jess is approximately 49 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 64 years old.
Is Jess still popular?
No. Jess is endangered as a baby name, down 96.9% from its 1915 peak with 18 births in 2025.
Where is Jess most common?
Jess has its strongest geographic signal in Oklahoma, where it appears 6.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19152025
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
96.9%
2025
18
All-time
25,063