Jessie
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jessie is a Hebrew name meaning “God”s gift'. It is a popular name, used by both boys and girls.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jessie
Jessie is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally functioning as a diminutive of the name Jessica or Jesse. The name is believed to derive from the Hebrew 'Yishai', which is understood to mean 'gift' or 'God's gift'. It has been a common feature in English naming conventions since the 18th century, appearing frequently in literature and the King James Bible. The name maintains a long-standing history as a familiar form, eventually establishing itself as a standalone identifier.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jessie
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jessie is generally considered a unisex name, although one gender is somewhat more common. Current records show 39.47% male and 60.53% female bearers. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jessie
Jessie is among the Top 20 Trending Unisex name Worldwide for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jessie is listed under Popular Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 4.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.1K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 4.0K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 16K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jessie ranked #50 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #60 in 2024 — an improvement of 10 places. A widely recognized choice, Jessie has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1, achieved in multiple years (1910–1922) — 13 years total. Its lowest recorded position was #66 in 2022. Over recent years the ranking has shown little net change and remained relatively stable around #50.
Name StyleMethodology
Jessie is classified as Timeless Unisex Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 2,065 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 785 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Jessie
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Unisex Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Unisex Names
- Starts with
- J — Unisex Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- e — Unisex Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jessie utilizes a two-syllable pattern that emphasizes a soft ending vowel. As the name of the character Jessie from Toy Story, it project a Cute & Playful aesthetic that is inherently friendly.
Middle Names For Jessie
Middle names used with JessieMethodology
Jessie is most frequently used with these unisex middle names: Jessie Lee · Jessie Taylor · Jessie Martin · Jessie Davis · Jessie HarrisView all 235 unisex middle names.
- Total 1,175 middle names used with Jessie
- 304 boy middle names used with Jessie
- 615 girl middle names used with Jessie
Middle name suggestions for JessieMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jessie is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Jessie Leslie · Jessie Lawson · Jessie Lavern · Jessie Layton · Jessie Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Jessie
Sound Like Jessie Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jess · Jessy · Jaziah · View all 17 names
Spelled Like Jessie Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jessiel · Jessic · Jesie · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jamie · Jackie · Johnnie · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jessie Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Jamie · Leslie · Charlie · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Taylor · Jamie · Leslie · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jessie”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jessie"Methodology
A diminutive of the female given name Jessica
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How to Spell Jessie in ASL
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