Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Jesse
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1981
Peak births
10,443
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Jesse
How many people are named Jesse?
An estimated 317,752 living Americans are named Jesse.
How rare is Jesse?
Jesse is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,002 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 80.8% from its 1981 peak.
How old is the typical Jesse?
The median age of a living American named Jesse is approximately 37 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 47 years old.
Is Jesse still popular?
Yes. Jesse is holding steady, with 2,002 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Jesse most common?
Jesse has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19812025
Peak year
1981
Decline from peak
80.8%
2025
2,002
All-time
432,428