Jessye
girl nameJessye entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #940 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#940
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1147 |
| 1890s | #940 |
| 1900s | #1755 |
| 1910s | #2851 |
| 1920s | #2861 |
| 1930s | #3728 |
| 1940s | #4269 |
| 1950s | #4744 |
| 1980s | #9120 |
| 1990s | #8523 |
| 2000s | #15724 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Jessye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jessye alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jessye in 2025?
- Jessye is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jessye most popular?
- Jessye peaked in 1890, reaching #940 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jessye with classmates?
- Jessye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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