Jessey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jessey originates from Hebrew, meaning 'gift' or 'God exists'. It evolved from the Hebrew name 'Yishai' to English forms like Jesse, leading to the modern variant Jessey. It carries a biblical significance as the father of King David. Jessey is currently perceived as a unique and positive name.
The name Jessey is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jessey has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jessey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4628th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5372nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4449th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2232nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5299th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11631st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15428th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8745th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11500th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19402nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jessey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jessey"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛsi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jessey is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yishai', which means 'gift' or 'God exists'.
Meaning
gift, God exists
Language Evolution
Yishai (Hebrew), Jesse (English), Jessey (modern variant)
Biblical Background
Jesse is a significant biblical figure, being the father of King David in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Jesse, Jess, Jessie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jessey is seen as a unique and modern name with positive connotations related to its biblical roots.
Famous People
Jessey McCree - a notable figure in contemporary culture., Jessey Hinkle - an influential artist in the modern art scene.
📊 Jessey Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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✨ Jessey Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 60 peak births in 1994
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jessey"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jessey"
"Jessey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4628th of 7545 | 41 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5372nd of 6773 | 17 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6502nd of 7552 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4449th of 10718 | 86 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2232nd of 16616 | 472 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5299th of 24088 | 241 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11631st of 23106 | 54 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15428th of 19264 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8745th of 27321 | 120 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11500th of 35406 | 127 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19402nd of 30306 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Jessey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
34.65% 2189th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
59.31% 4426th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jessey" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jessey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jessey" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.