Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Jessie
Endangered
Down 90.8% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
3,591
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Jessie
How many people are named Jessie?
An estimated 49,663 living Americans are named Jessie.
How rare is Jessie?
Jessie is uncommon among babies today, with 330 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 90.8% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Jessie?
The median age of a living American named Jessie is approximately 39 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 59 years old.
Is Jessie still popular?
No. Jessie is endangered as a baby name, down 90.8% from its 1918 peak with 330 births in 2025.
Where is Jessie most common?
Jessie has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 6.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
90.8%
2025
330
All-time
170,036